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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.56, 787.41 and 321.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.56, 787.41 and 321.90 is: 444.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.56 : 787.41 = 321.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.56/787.41 = 321.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.56x = 787.41 × 321.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.56x = 253,467.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,467.28/570.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.24

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