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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.19, 785.52 and 320.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.19, 785.52 and 320.55 is: 442.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.19 : 785.52 = 320.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.19/785.52 = 320.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.19x = 785.52 × 320.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.19x = 251,798.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,798.44/569.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.38

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