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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.23, 788.28 and 322.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.23, 788.28 and 322.54 is: 445.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.23 : 788.28 = 322.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.23/788.28 = 322.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.23x = 788.28 × 322.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.23x = 254,254.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,254.03/571.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.10

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