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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.30, 554.63 and 319.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.30, 554.63 and 319.68 is: 440.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.30 : 554.63 = 319.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.30/554.63 = 319.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.30x = 554.63 × 319.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.30x = 177,304.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,304.12/402.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.73

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