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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.16, 788.18 and 322.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.16, 788.18 and 322.52 is: 445.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.16 : 788.18 = 322.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.16/788.18 = 322.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.16x = 788.18 × 322.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.16x = 254,203.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,203.81/571.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.07

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