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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.04, 571.20 and 320.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.04, 571.20 and 320.68 is: 442.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.04 : 571.20 = 320.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.04/571.20 = 320.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.04x = 571.20 × 320.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.04x = 183,172.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,172.42/414.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.40

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