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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.36, 788.56 and 322.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.36, 788.56 and 322.78 is: 445.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.36 : 788.56 = 322.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.36/788.56 = 322.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.36x = 788.56 × 322.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.36x = 254,531.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,531.40/571.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.48

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