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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.06, 789.56 and 323.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.06, 789.56 and 323.41 is: 446.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.06 : 789.56 = 323.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.06/789.56 = 323.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.06x = 789.56 × 323.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.06x = 255,347.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,347.83/572.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.36

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