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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.72, 787.52 and 322.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.72, 787.52 and 322.04 is: 444.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.72 : 787.52 = 322.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.72/787.52 = 322.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.72x = 787.52 × 322.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.72x = 253,615.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,615.71/570.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.38

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