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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.77, 791.78 and 325.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.77, 791.78 and 325.08 is: 448.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.77 : 791.78 = 325.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.77/791.78 = 325.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.77x = 791.78 × 325.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.77x = 257,390.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,390.22/573.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.60

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