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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.36, 791.25 and 321.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.36, 791.25 and 321.29 is: 443.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.36 : 791.25 = 321.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.36/791.25 = 321.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.36x = 791.25 × 321.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.36x = 254,216.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,216.76/573.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.38

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