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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.38, 785.73 and 320.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.38, 785.73 and 320.72 is: 442.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.38 : 785.73 = 320.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.38/785.73 = 320.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.38x = 785.73 × 320.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.38x = 251,999.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,999.33/569.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.59

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