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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.97, 577.43 and 320.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.97, 577.43 and 320.96 is: 442.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.97 : 577.43 = 320.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.97/577.43 = 320.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.97x = 577.43 × 320.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.97x = 185,332.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,332.98/418.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.35

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