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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.41, 787.19 and 321.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.41, 787.19 and 321.73 is: 444.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.41 : 787.19 = 321.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.41/787.19 = 321.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.41x = 787.19 × 321.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.41x = 253,264.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,264.31/570.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.00

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