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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.55, 553.60 and 318.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.55, 553.60 and 318.93 is: 439.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.55 : 553.60 = 318.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.55/553.60 = 318.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.55x = 553.60 × 318.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.55x = 176,559.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,559.65/401.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.70

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