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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.88, 785.12 and 320.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.88, 785.12 and 320.22 is: 441.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.88 : 785.12 = 320.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.88/785.12 = 320.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.88x = 785.12 × 320.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.88x = 251,411.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,411.13/568.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.94

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