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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.01, 572.91 and 322.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.01, 572.91 and 322.61 is: 444.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.01 : 572.91 = 322.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.01/572.91 = 322.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.01x = 572.91 × 322.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.01x = 184,823.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,823.63/416.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.28

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