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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.52, 788.66 and 322.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.52, 788.66 and 322.86 is: 445.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.52 : 788.66 = 322.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.52/788.66 = 322.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.52x = 788.66 × 322.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.52x = 254,626.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,626.77/571.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.53

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