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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.76, 786.26 and 321.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.76, 786.26 and 321.10 is: 443.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.76 : 786.26 = 321.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.76/786.26 = 321.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.76x = 786.26 × 321.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.76x = 252,468.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,468.09/569.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.11

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