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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.25, 785.59 and 320.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.25, 785.59 and 320.55 is: 442.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.25 : 785.59 = 320.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.25/785.59 = 320.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.25x = 785.59 × 320.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.25x = 251,820.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,820.87/569.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.37

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