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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.40, 785.64 and 320.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.40, 785.64 and 320.72 is: 442.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.40 : 785.64 = 320.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.40/785.64 = 320.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.40x = 785.64 × 320.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.40x = 251,973.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,973.01/569.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.52

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