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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.00, 783.76 and 331.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.00, 783.76 and 331.97 is: 458.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.00 : 783.76 = 331.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.00/783.76 = 331.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.00x = 783.76 × 331.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.00x = 260,185.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,185.09/568.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.07

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