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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.97, 789.40 and 432.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.97, 789.40 and 432.24 is: 596.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.97 : 789.40 = 432.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.97/789.40 = 432.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.97x = 789.40 × 432.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.97x = 341,210.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,210.26/571.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.56

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