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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.86, 785.08 and 320.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.86, 785.08 and 320.20 is: 441.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.86 : 785.08 = 320.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.86/785.08 = 320.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.86x = 785.08 × 320.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.86x = 251,385.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,385.02/568.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.91

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