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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.01, 786.57 and 321.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.01, 786.57 and 321.36 is: 443.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.01 : 786.57 = 321.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.01/786.57 = 321.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.01x = 786.57 × 321.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.01x = 252,772.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,772.14/570.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.45

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