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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.91, 786.51 and 321.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.91, 786.51 and 321.24 is: 443.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.91 : 786.51 = 321.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.91/786.51 = 321.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.91x = 786.51 × 321.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.91x = 252,656.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,656.87/569.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.33

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