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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.79, 786.28 and 321.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.79, 786.28 and 321.11 is: 443.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.79 : 786.28 = 321.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.79/786.28 = 321.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.79x = 786.28 × 321.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.79x = 252,482.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,482.37/569.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.11

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