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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.52, 555.88 and 320.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.52, 555.88 and 320.44 is: 441.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.52 : 555.88 = 320.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.52/555.88 = 320.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.52x = 555.88 × 320.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.52x = 178,126.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,126.19/403.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.43

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