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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.10, 790.83 and 321.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.10, 790.83 and 321.02 is: 442.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.10 : 790.83 = 321.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.10/790.83 = 321.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.10x = 790.83 × 321.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.10x = 253,868.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,868.66/573.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.98

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