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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.36, 788.40 and 322.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.36, 788.40 and 322.64 is: 445.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.36 : 788.40 = 322.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.36/788.40 = 322.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.36x = 788.40 × 322.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.36x = 254,369.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,369.38/571.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.20

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