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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.31, 786.78 and 327.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.31, 786.78 and 327.65 is: 452.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.31 : 786.78 = 327.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.31/786.78 = 327.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.31x = 786.78 × 327.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.31x = 257,788.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,788.47/570.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.01

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