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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.36, 554.55 and 319.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.36, 554.55 and 319.04 is: 440.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.36 : 554.55 = 319.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.36/554.55 = 319.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.36x = 554.55 × 319.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.36x = 176,921.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,921.74/401.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.81

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