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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.66, 786.15 and 321.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.66, 786.15 and 321.02 is: 443.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.66 : 786.15 = 321.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.66/786.15 = 321.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.66x = 786.15 × 321.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.66x = 252,369.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,369.87/569.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.02

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