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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.82, 553.68 and 319.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.82, 553.68 and 319.20 is: 439.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.82 : 553.68 = 319.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.82/553.68 = 319.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.82x = 553.68 × 319.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.82x = 176,734.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,734.66/401.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.84

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