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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.99, 577.22 and 320.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.99, 577.22 and 320.39 is: 442.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.99 : 577.22 = 320.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.99/577.22 = 320.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.99x = 577.22 × 320.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.99x = 184,931.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,931.03/417.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.43

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