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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.80, 555.32 and 320.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.80, 555.32 and 320.18 is: 441.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.80 : 555.32 = 320.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.80/555.32 = 320.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.80x = 555.32 × 320.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.80x = 177,802.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,802.36/402.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.42

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