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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.68, 788.94 and 319.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.68, 788.94 and 319.62 is: 441.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.68 : 788.94 = 319.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.68/788.94 = 319.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.68x = 788.94 × 319.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.68x = 252,161.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,161.00/571.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.09

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