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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.04, 562.98 and 320.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.04, 562.98 and 320.44 is: 442.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.04 : 562.98 = 320.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.04/562.98 = 320.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.04x = 562.98 × 320.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.04x = 180,401.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,401.31/408.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.12

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