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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.50, 785.85 and 320.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.50, 785.85 and 320.74 is: 442.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.50 : 785.85 = 320.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.50/785.85 = 320.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.50x = 785.85 × 320.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.50x = 252,053.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,053.53/569.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.59

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