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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.80, 576.54 and 320.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.80, 576.54 and 320.52 is: 441.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.80 : 576.54 = 320.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.80/576.54 = 320.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.80x = 576.54 × 320.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.80x = 184,792.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,792.60/418.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.24

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