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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.97, 786.56 and 321.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.97, 786.56 and 321.28 is: 443.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.97 : 786.56 = 321.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.97/786.56 = 321.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.97x = 786.56 × 321.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.97x = 252,706.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,706.00/569.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.37

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