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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.10, 560.24 and 319.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.10, 560.24 and 319.02 is: 440.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.10 : 560.24 = 319.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.10/560.24 = 319.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.10x = 560.24 × 319.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.10x = 178,727.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,727.57/406.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.11

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