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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.21, 791.10 and 324.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.21, 791.10 and 324.61 is: 448.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.21 : 791.10 = 324.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.21/791.10 = 324.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.21x = 791.10 × 324.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.21x = 256,796.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,796.99/573.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.00

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