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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.22, 788.27 and 322.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.22, 788.27 and 322.62 is: 445.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.22 : 788.27 = 322.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.22/788.27 = 322.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.22x = 788.27 × 322.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.22x = 254,310.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,310.05/571.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.21

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