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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.11, 785.40 and 320.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.11, 785.40 and 320.40 is: 442.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.11 : 785.40 = 320.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.11/785.40 = 320.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.11x = 785.40 × 320.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.11x = 251,645.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,645.33/569.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.18

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