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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.77, 784.92 and 320.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.77, 784.92 and 320.16 is: 441.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.77 : 784.92 = 320.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.77/784.92 = 320.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.77x = 784.92 × 320.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.77x = 251,299.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,299.99/568.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.83

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