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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.31, 577.35 and 320.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.31, 577.35 and 320.30 is: 442.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.31 : 577.35 = 320.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.31/577.35 = 320.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.31x = 577.35 × 320.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.31x = 184,922.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,922.32/418.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.08

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