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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.51, 562.37 and 319.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.51, 562.37 and 319.10 is: 440.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.51 : 562.37 = 319.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.51/562.37 = 319.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.51x = 562.37 × 319.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.51x = 179,452.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,452.08/407.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.37

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