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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.44, 791.37 and 324.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.44, 791.37 and 324.72 is: 448.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.44 : 791.37 = 324.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.44/791.37 = 324.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.44x = 791.37 × 324.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.44x = 256,976.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,976.63/573.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.13

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