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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.36, 791.20 and 324.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.36, 791.20 and 324.66 is: 448.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.36 : 791.20 = 324.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.36/791.20 = 324.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.36x = 791.20 × 324.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.36x = 256,869.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,869.91/573.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.01

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