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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.07, 788.01 and 322.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.07, 788.01 and 322.42 is: 444.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.07 : 788.01 = 322.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.07/788.01 = 322.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.07x = 788.01 × 322.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.07x = 254,070.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,070.18/571.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.90

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