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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.33, 788.38 and 322.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.33, 788.38 and 322.66 is: 445.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.33 : 788.38 = 322.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.33/788.38 = 322.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.33x = 788.38 × 322.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.33x = 254,378.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,378.69/571.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.24

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