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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.38, 789.80 and 320.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.38, 789.80 and 320.31 is: 441.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.38 : 789.80 = 320.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.38/789.80 = 320.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.38x = 789.80 × 320.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.38x = 252,975.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,975.29/572.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.97

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