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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.28, 788.36 and 322.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.28, 788.36 and 322.57 is: 445.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.28 : 788.36 = 322.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.28/788.36 = 322.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.28x = 788.36 × 322.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.28x = 254,297.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,297.34/571.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.14

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