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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.37, 576.33 and 320.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.37, 576.33 and 320.09 is: 440.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.37 : 576.33 = 320.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.37/576.33 = 320.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.37x = 576.33 × 320.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.37x = 184,477.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,477.47/418.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.94

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