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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.84, 560.36 and 318.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.84, 560.36 and 318.36 is: 439.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.84 : 560.36 = 318.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.84/560.36 = 318.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.84x = 560.36 × 318.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.84x = 178,396.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,396.21/405.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.57

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