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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.60, 554.24 and 319.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.60, 554.24 and 319.20 is: 440.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.60 : 554.24 = 319.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.60/554.24 = 319.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.60x = 554.24 × 319.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.60x = 176,913.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,913.41/401.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.52

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