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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.00, 783.86 and 319.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.00, 783.86 and 319.31 is: 440.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.00 : 783.86 = 319.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.00/783.86 = 319.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.00x = 783.86 × 319.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.00x = 250,294.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,294.70/568.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.66

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