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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.88, 575.57 and 319.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.88, 575.57 and 319.01 is: 440.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.88 : 575.57 = 319.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.88/575.57 = 319.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.88x = 575.57 × 319.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.88x = 183,610.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,610.51/416.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.44

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