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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568, 783.87 and 335.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568, 783.87 and 335.20 is: 462.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568 : 783.87 = 335.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568/783.87 = 335.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568x = 783.87 × 335.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568x = 262,753.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,753.22/568
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.59

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