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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.13, 789.51 and 323.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.13, 789.51 and 323.50 is: 446.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.13 : 789.51 = 323.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.13/789.51 = 323.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.13x = 789.51 × 323.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.13x = 255,404.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,404.51/572.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.41

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