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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.18, 785.36 and 320.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.18, 785.36 and 320.52 is: 442.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.18 : 785.36 = 320.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.18/785.36 = 320.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.18x = 785.36 × 320.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.18x = 251,723.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,723.59/569.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.26

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