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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.67, 786.17 and 321

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.67, 786.17 and 321 is: 443.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.67 : 786.17 = 321 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.67/786.17 = 321/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.67x = 786.17 × 321
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.67x = 252,361.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,361.37/569.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.00

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