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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.88, 442.58 and 296.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.88, 442.58 and 296.58 is: 409.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.88 : 442.58 = 296.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.88/442.58 = 296.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.88x = 442.58 × 296.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.88x = 131,260.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,260.38/320.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.06

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