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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.32, 787.11 and 321.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.32, 787.11 and 321.72 is: 444.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.32 : 787.11 = 321.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.32/787.11 = 321.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.32x = 787.11 × 321.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.32x = 253,225.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,225.09/570.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.01

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