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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.04, 787.98 and 322.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.04, 787.98 and 322.38 is: 444.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.04 : 787.98 = 322.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.04/787.98 = 322.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.04x = 787.98 × 322.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.04x = 254,030.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,030.20/571.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.86

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