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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.33, 791.08 and 324.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.33, 791.08 and 324.66 is: 447.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.33 : 791.08 = 324.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.33/791.08 = 324.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.33x = 791.08 × 324.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.33x = 256,831.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,831.22/573.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.96

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