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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.78, 791.76 and 325.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.78, 791.76 and 325.08 is: 448.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.78 : 791.76 = 325.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.78/791.76 = 325.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.78x = 791.76 × 325.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.78x = 257,385.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,385.34/573.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.58

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