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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.71, 559.91 and 318.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.71, 559.91 and 318.23 is: 439.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.71 : 559.91 = 318.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.71/559.91 = 318.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.71x = 559.91 × 318.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.71x = 178,179.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,179.97/405.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.18

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