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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.36, 602.40 and 320.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.36, 602.40 and 320.72 is: 441.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.36 : 602.40 = 320.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.36/602.40 = 320.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.36x = 602.40 × 320.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.36x = 193,201.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,201.73/437.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.75

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