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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.26, 786.98 and 321.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.26, 786.98 and 321.60 is: 443.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.26 : 786.98 = 321.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.26/786.98 = 321.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.26x = 786.98 × 321.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.26x = 253,096.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,096.52/570.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.83

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