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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.75, 786.12 and 321.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.75, 786.12 and 321.02 is: 442.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.75 : 786.12 = 321.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.75/786.12 = 321.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.75x = 786.12 × 321.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.75x = 252,360.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,360.24/569.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.93

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