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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.49, 791.35 and 321.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.49, 791.35 and 321.44 is: 443.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.49 : 791.35 = 321.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.49/791.35 = 321.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.49x = 791.35 × 321.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.49x = 254,367.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,367.59/573.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.54

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