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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.53, 787.30 and 321.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.53, 787.30 and 321.87 is: 444.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.53 : 787.30 = 321.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.53/787.30 = 321.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.53x = 787.30 × 321.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.53x = 253,405.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,405.10/570.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.16

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