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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.97, 785.20 and 320.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.97, 785.20 and 320.34 is: 442.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.97 : 785.20 = 320.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.97/785.20 = 320.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.97x = 785.20 × 320.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.97x = 251,527.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,527.04/568.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.07

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