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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.65, 787.50 and 321.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.65, 787.50 and 321.93 is: 444.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.65 : 787.50 = 321.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.65/787.50 = 321.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.65x = 787.50 × 321.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.65x = 253,519.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,519.88/570.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.27

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