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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.24, 788.30 and 322.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.24, 788.30 and 322.55 is: 445.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.24 : 788.30 = 322.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.24/788.30 = 322.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.24x = 788.30 × 322.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.24x = 254,269.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,269.21/571.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.12

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