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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.33, 787.03 and 321.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.33, 787.03 and 321.68 is: 443.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.33 : 787.03 = 321.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.33/787.03 = 321.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.33x = 787.03 × 321.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.33x = 253,172.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,172.97/570.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.91

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