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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.88, 789.22 and 323.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.88, 789.22 and 323.18 is: 446.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.88 : 789.22 = 323.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.88/789.22 = 323.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.88x = 789.22 × 323.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.88x = 255,060.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,060.12/571.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.00

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