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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.76, 555.40 and 319.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.76, 555.40 and 319.60 is: 440.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.76 : 555.40 = 319.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.76/555.40 = 319.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.76x = 555.40 × 319.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.76x = 177,505.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,505.84/402.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.72

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