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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.02, 786.69 and 321.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.02, 786.69 and 321.35 is: 443.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.02 : 786.69 = 321.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.02/786.69 = 321.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.02x = 786.69 × 321.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.02x = 252,798.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,798.90/570.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.50

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