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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.41, 593.52 and 320.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.41, 593.52 and 320.10 is: 441.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.41 : 593.52 = 320.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.41/593.52 = 320.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.41x = 593.52 × 320.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.41x = 189,985.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,985.75/430.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.41

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