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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.57, 787.34 and 321.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.57, 787.34 and 321.89 is: 444.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.57 : 787.34 = 321.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.57/787.34 = 321.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.57x = 787.34 × 321.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.57x = 253,431.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,431.33/570.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.17

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