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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.38, 787.10 and 321.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.38, 787.10 and 321.72 is: 443.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.38 : 787.10 = 321.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.38/787.10 = 321.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.38x = 787.10 × 321.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.38x = 253,225.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,225.81/570.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.96

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