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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.39, 791.28 and 324.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.39, 791.28 and 324.71 is: 448.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.39 : 791.28 = 324.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.39/791.28 = 324.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.39x = 791.28 × 324.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.39x = 256,933.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,933.38/573.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.10

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