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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.55, 785.93 and 320.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.55, 785.93 and 320.81 is: 442.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.55 : 785.93 = 320.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.55/785.93 = 320.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.55x = 785.93 × 320.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.55x = 252,134.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,134.56/569.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.69

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