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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.40, 441.72 and 303.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.40, 441.72 and 303.72 is: 418.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.40 : 441.72 = 303.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.40/441.72 = 303.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.40x = 441.72 × 303.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.40x = 134,159.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,159.20/320.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.72

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