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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.33, 791.23 and 321.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.33, 791.23 and 321.28 is: 443.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.33 : 791.23 = 321.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.33/791.23 = 321.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.33x = 791.23 × 321.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.33x = 254,200.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,200.81/573.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.38

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