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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.85, 791.85 and 321.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.85, 791.85 and 321.77 is: 444.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.85 : 791.85 = 321.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.85/791.85 = 321.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.85x = 791.85 × 321.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.85x = 254,796.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,796.76/573.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.01

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