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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.60, 787.41 and 321.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.60, 787.41 and 321.93 is: 444.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.60 : 787.41 = 321.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.60/787.41 = 321.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.60x = 787.41 × 321.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.60x = 253,490.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,490.90/570.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.25

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