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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.62, 553.26 and 318.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.62, 553.26 and 318.70 is: 439.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.62 : 553.26 = 318.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.62/553.26 = 318.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.62x = 553.26 × 318.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.62x = 176,323.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,323.96/401.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.03

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