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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.96, 554.45 and 318.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.96, 554.45 and 318.94 is: 439.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.96 : 554.45 = 318.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.96/554.45 = 318.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.96x = 554.45 × 318.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.96x = 176,833.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,833.30/401.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.92

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