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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.67, 787.50 and 321.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.67, 787.50 and 321.97 is: 444.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.67 : 787.50 = 321.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.67/787.50 = 321.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.67x = 787.50 × 321.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.67x = 253,549.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,549.77/570.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.31

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