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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.92, 584.52 and 320.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.92, 584.52 and 320.24 is: 441.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.92 : 584.52 = 320.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.92/584.52 = 320.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.92x = 584.52 × 320.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.92x = 187,186.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,186.68/423.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.56

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