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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.02, 788 and 322.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.02, 788 and 322.42 is: 444.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.02 : 788 = 322.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.02/788 = 322.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.02x = 788 × 322.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.02x = 254,066.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,066.96/571.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.94

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