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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.11, 790.82 and 321.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.11, 790.82 and 321.03 is: 442.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.11 : 790.82 = 321.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.11/790.82 = 321.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.11x = 790.82 × 321.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.11x = 253,876.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,876.94/573.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.98

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