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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.16, 785.41 and 320.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.16, 785.41 and 320.52 is: 442.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.16 : 785.41 = 320.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.16/785.41 = 320.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.16x = 785.41 × 320.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.16x = 251,739.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,739.61/569.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.30

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