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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.03, 560.39 and 318.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.03, 560.39 and 318.55 is: 439.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.03 : 560.39 = 318.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.03/560.39 = 318.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.03x = 560.39 × 318.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.03x = 178,512.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,512.98/406.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.66

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