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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.03, 785.33 and 320.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.03, 785.33 and 320.39 is: 442.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.03 : 785.33 = 320.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.03/785.33 = 320.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.03x = 785.33 × 320.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.03x = 251,613.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,613.44/569.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.18

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