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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.18, 561.25 and 318.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.18, 561.25 and 318.51 is: 439.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.18 : 561.25 = 318.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.18/561.25 = 318.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.18x = 561.25 × 318.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.18x = 178,764.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,764.14/407.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.03

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