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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.70, 577.86 and 320.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.70, 577.86 and 320.42 is: 442.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.70 : 577.86 = 320.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.70/577.86 = 320.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.70x = 577.86 × 320.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.70x = 185,157.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,157.90/418.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.22

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