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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.01, 785.15 and 320.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.01, 785.15 and 320.33 is: 442.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.01 : 785.15 = 320.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.01/785.15 = 320.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.01x = 785.15 × 320.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.01x = 251,501.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,501.57/569.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.00

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