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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.60, 787.44 and 321.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.60, 787.44 and 321.96 is: 444.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.60 : 787.44 = 321.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.60/787.44 = 321.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.60x = 787.44 × 321.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.60x = 253,524.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,524.18/570.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.31

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