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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.71, 790.33 and 324.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.71, 790.33 and 324.11 is: 447.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.71 : 790.33 = 324.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.71/790.33 = 324.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.71x = 790.33 × 324.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.71x = 256,153.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,153.86/572.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.26

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