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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.02, 789.39 and 323.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.02, 789.39 and 323.32 is: 446.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.02 : 789.39 = 323.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.02/789.39 = 323.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.02x = 789.39 × 323.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.02x = 255,225.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,225.57/572.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.18

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