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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.37, 791.16 and 324.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.37, 791.16 and 324.70 is: 448.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.37 : 791.16 = 324.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.37/791.16 = 324.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.37x = 791.16 × 324.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.37x = 256,889.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,889.65/573.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.03

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