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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.60, 561.84 and 320.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.60, 561.84 and 320.16 is: 441.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.60 : 561.84 = 320.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.60/561.84 = 320.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.60x = 561.84 × 320.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.60x = 179,878.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,878.69/407.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.31

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