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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.83, 786.39 and 321.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.83, 786.39 and 321.25 is: 443.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.83 : 786.39 = 321.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.83/786.39 = 321.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.83x = 786.39 × 321.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.83x = 252,627.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,627.79/569.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.34

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