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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568, 783.84 and 361.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568, 783.84 and 361.12 is: 498.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568 : 783.84 = 361.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568/783.84 = 361.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568x = 783.84 × 361.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568x = 283,060.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,060.30/568
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.35

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