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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.03, 577.43 and 320.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.03, 577.43 and 320.98 is: 443.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.03 : 577.43 = 320.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.03/577.43 = 320.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.03x = 577.43 × 320.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.03x = 185,341.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,341.88/418.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.38

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