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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.54, 559.71 and 318.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.54, 559.71 and 318.87 is: 440.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.54 : 559.71 = 318.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.54/559.71 = 318.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.54x = 559.71 × 318.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.54x = 178,474.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,474.73/405.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.09

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