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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.89, 785.00 and 320.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.89, 785.00 and 320.19 is: 441.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.89 : 785.00 = 320.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.89/785.00 = 320.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.89x = 785.00 × 320.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.89x = 251,347.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,347.55/568.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.82

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