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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.52, 787.35 and 321.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.52, 787.35 and 321.86 is: 444.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.52 : 787.35 = 321.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.52/787.35 = 321.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.52x = 787.35 × 321.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.52x = 253,416.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,416.47/570.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.19

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