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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.16, 577.50 and 320.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.16, 577.50 and 320.70 is: 441.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.16 : 577.50 = 320.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.16/577.50 = 320.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.16x = 577.50 × 320.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.16x = 185,204.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,204.25/419.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.85

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