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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.76, 790.42 and 324.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.76, 790.42 and 324.04 is: 447.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.76 : 790.42 = 324.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.76/790.42 = 324.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.76x = 790.42 × 324.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.76x = 256,127.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,127.70/572.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.18

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