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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.20, 788.28 and 322.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.20, 788.28 and 322.56 is: 445.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.20 : 788.28 = 322.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.20/788.28 = 322.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.20x = 788.28 × 322.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.20x = 254,267.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,267.60/571.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.15

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