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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.20, 788.26 and 322.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.20, 788.26 and 322.50 is: 445.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.20 : 788.26 = 322.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.20/788.26 = 322.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.20x = 788.26 × 322.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.20x = 254,213.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,213.85/571.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.05

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