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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.06, 786.68 and 321.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.06, 786.68 and 321.38 is: 443.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.06 : 786.68 = 321.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.06/786.68 = 321.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.06x = 786.68 × 321.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.06x = 252,823.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,823.22/570.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.50

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