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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.16, 560.32 and 319.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.16, 560.32 and 319.09 is: 440.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.16 : 560.32 = 319.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.16/560.32 = 319.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.16x = 560.32 × 319.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.16x = 178,790.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,790.11/406.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.20

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