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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.77, 787.58 and 322.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.77, 787.58 and 322.04 is: 444.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.77 : 787.58 = 322.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.77/787.58 = 322.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.77x = 787.58 × 322.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.77x = 253,632.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,632.26/570.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.37

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