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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.02, 788.01 and 322.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.02, 788.01 and 322.32 is: 444.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.02 : 788.01 = 322.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.02/788.01 = 322.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.02x = 788.01 × 322.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.02x = 253,991.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,991.38/571.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.80

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