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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.02, 785.18 and 320.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.02, 785.18 and 320.34 is: 442.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.02 : 785.18 = 320.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.02/785.18 = 320.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.02x = 785.18 × 320.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.02x = 251,524.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,524.56/569.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.03

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