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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.37, 785.76 and 320.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.37, 785.76 and 320.68 is: 442.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.37 : 785.76 = 320.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.37/785.76 = 320.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.37x = 785.76 × 320.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.37x = 251,977.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,977.52/569.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.55

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