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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.18, 578.91 and 320.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.18, 578.91 and 320.41 is: 441.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.18 : 578.91 = 320.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.18/578.91 = 320.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.18x = 578.91 × 320.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.18x = 185,488.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,488.55/420.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.45

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