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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.44, 560.88 and 318.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.44, 560.88 and 318.96 is: 440.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.44 : 560.88 = 318.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.44/560.88 = 318.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.44x = 560.88 × 318.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.44x = 178,898.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,898.28/406.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.16

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