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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.89, 786.50 and 321.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.89, 786.50 and 321.27 is: 443.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.89 : 786.50 = 321.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.89/786.50 = 321.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.89x = 786.50 × 321.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.89x = 252,678.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,678.86/569.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.38

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