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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.01, 789.35 and 323.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.01, 789.35 and 323.35 is: 446.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.01 : 789.35 = 323.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.01/789.35 = 323.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.01x = 789.35 × 323.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.01x = 255,237.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,237.13/572.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.21

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