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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.02, 788.02 and 322.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.02, 788.02 and 322.36 is: 444.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.02 : 788.02 = 322.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.02/788.02 = 322.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.02x = 788.02 × 322.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.02x = 254,026.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,026.13/571.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.86

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