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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.06, 785.25 and 320.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.06, 785.25 and 320.33 is: 442.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.06 : 785.25 = 320.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.06/785.25 = 320.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.06x = 785.25 × 320.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.06x = 251,541.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,541.10/569.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.03

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