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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.11, 786.77 and 321.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.11, 786.77 and 321.42 is: 443.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.11 : 786.77 = 321.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.11/786.77 = 321.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.11x = 786.77 × 321.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.11x = 252,883.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,883.21/570.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.57

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