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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.42, 787.23 and 321.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.42, 787.23 and 321.73 is: 444.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.42 : 787.23 = 321.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.42/787.23 = 321.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.42x = 787.23 × 321.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.42x = 253,273.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,273.54/570.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.01

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