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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.73, 441.68 and 313.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.73, 441.68 and 313.58 is: 431.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.73 : 441.68 = 313.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.73/441.68 = 313.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.73x = 441.68 × 313.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.73x = 138,498.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,498.24/320.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.82

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