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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568, 783.91 and 371.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568, 783.91 and 371.95 is: 513.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568 : 783.91 = 371.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568/783.91 = 371.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568x = 783.91 × 371.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568x = 291,575.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,575.32/568
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.34

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