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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.77, 786.20 and 321.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.77, 786.20 and 321.04 is: 442.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.77 : 786.20 = 321.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.77/786.20 = 321.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.77x = 786.20 × 321.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.77x = 252,401.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,401.65/569.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.99

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