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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.36, 785.65 and 320.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.36, 785.65 and 320.67 is: 442.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.36 : 785.65 = 320.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.36/785.65 = 320.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.36x = 785.65 × 320.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.36x = 251,933.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,933.58/569.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.49

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