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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.60, 788.88 and 322.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.60, 788.88 and 322.93 is: 445.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.60 : 788.88 = 322.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.60/788.88 = 322.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.60x = 788.88 × 322.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.60x = 254,751.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,751.40/571.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.68

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