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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.25, 788.31 and 322.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.25, 788.31 and 322.60 is: 445.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.25 : 788.31 = 322.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.25/788.31 = 322.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.25x = 788.31 × 322.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.25x = 254,308.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,308.81/571.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.18

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