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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.84, 789.16 and 319.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.84, 789.16 and 319.82 is: 441.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.84 : 789.16 = 319.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.84/789.16 = 319.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.84x = 789.16 × 319.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.84x = 252,389.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,389.15/571.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.36

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