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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.38, 788.55 and 322.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.38, 788.55 and 322.74 is: 445.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.38 : 788.55 = 322.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.38/788.55 = 322.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.38x = 788.55 × 322.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.38x = 254,496.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,496.63/571.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.41

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