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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.43, 789.88 and 323.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.43, 789.88 and 323.76 is: 446.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.43 : 789.88 = 323.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.43/789.88 = 323.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.43x = 789.88 × 323.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.43x = 255,731.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,731.55/572.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.75

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