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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.05, 786.62 and 321.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.05, 786.62 and 321.32 is: 443.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.05 : 786.62 = 321.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.05/786.62 = 321.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.05x = 786.62 × 321.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.05x = 252,751.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,751.20/570.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.38

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