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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.02, 789.31 and 323.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.02, 789.31 and 323.32 is: 446.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.02 : 789.31 = 323.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.02/789.31 = 323.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.02x = 789.31 × 323.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.02x = 255,199.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,199.71/572.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.14

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