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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.97, 786.63 and 321.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.97, 786.63 and 321.38 is: 443.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.97 : 786.63 = 321.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.97/786.63 = 321.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.97x = 786.63 × 321.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.97x = 252,805.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,805.54/569.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.55

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