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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.24, 560.80 and 318.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.24, 560.80 and 318.80 is: 440.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.24 : 560.80 = 318.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.24/560.80 = 318.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.24x = 560.80 × 318.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.24x = 178,783.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,783.04/406.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.09

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