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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408, 562.38 and 319.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408, 562.38 and 319.32 is: 440.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408 : 562.38 = 319.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408/562.38 = 319.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408x = 562.38 × 319.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408x = 179,579.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,579.18/408
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.15

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