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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.04, 786.69 and 321.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.04, 786.69 and 321.37 is: 443.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.04 : 786.69 = 321.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.04/786.69 = 321.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.04x = 786.69 × 321.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.04x = 252,816.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,816.60/570.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.51

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