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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.72, 788.92 and 323.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.72, 788.92 and 323.01 is: 445.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.72 : 788.92 = 323.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.72/788.92 = 323.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.72x = 788.92 × 323.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.72x = 254,829.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,829.05/571.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.72

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