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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.30, 554.94 and 319.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.30, 554.94 and 319.32 is: 440.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.30 : 554.94 = 319.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.30/554.94 = 319.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.30x = 554.94 × 319.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.30x = 177,203.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,203.44/402.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.48

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