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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.47, 555.05 and 319.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.47, 555.05 and 319.44 is: 440.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.47 : 555.05 = 319.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.47/555.05 = 319.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.47x = 555.05 × 319.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.47x = 177,305.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,305.17/402.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.55

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