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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.95, 789.29 and 319.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.95, 789.29 and 319.88 is: 441.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.95 : 789.29 = 319.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.95/789.29 = 319.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.95x = 789.29 × 319.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.95x = 252,474.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,474.54/571.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.43

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