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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.81, 790.55 and 324.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.81, 790.55 and 324.14 is: 447.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.81 : 790.55 = 324.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.81/790.55 = 324.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.81x = 790.55 × 324.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.81x = 256,243.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,243.30/572.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.35

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