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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.83, 576.81 and 320.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.83, 576.81 and 320.00 is: 441.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.83 : 576.81 = 320.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.83/576.81 = 320.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.83x = 576.81 × 320.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.83x = 184,576.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,576.32/417.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.76

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