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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.98, 785.16 and 320.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.98, 785.16 and 320.31 is: 442.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.98 : 785.16 = 320.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.98/785.16 = 320.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.98x = 785.16 × 320.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.98x = 251,494.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,494.60/568.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.01

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