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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.81, 786.37 and 321.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.81, 786.37 and 321.12 is: 443.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.81 : 786.37 = 321.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.81/786.37 = 321.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.81x = 786.37 × 321.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.81x = 252,519.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,519.13/569.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.16

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