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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.28, 578.24 and 320.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.28, 578.24 and 320.80 is: 442.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.28 : 578.24 = 320.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.28/578.24 = 320.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.28x = 578.24 × 320.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.28x = 185,499.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,499.39/419.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.42

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