Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407, 561 and 318.32
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 407, 561 and 318.32 is: 438.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
407 : 561 = 318.32 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
407/561 = 318.32/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
407x = 561 × 318.32 - Step 4: Simplify right side
407x = 178,577.52 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 178,577.52/407 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 438.77
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