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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.89, 791.93 and 321.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.89, 791.93 and 321.79 is: 444.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.89 : 791.93 = 321.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.89/791.93 = 321.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.89x = 791.93 × 321.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.89x = 254,833.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,833.65/573.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.05

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