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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.10, 786.72 and 321.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.10, 786.72 and 321.43 is: 443.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.10 : 786.72 = 321.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.10/786.72 = 321.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.10x = 786.72 × 321.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.10x = 252,875.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,875.41/570.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.56

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