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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.23, 785.53 and 320.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.23, 785.53 and 320.59 is: 442.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.23 : 785.53 = 320.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.23/785.53 = 320.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.23x = 785.53 × 320.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.23x = 251,833.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,833.06/569.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.41

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