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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.01, 787.73 and 532.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.01, 787.73 and 532.37 is: 738.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.01 : 787.73 = 532.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.01/787.73 = 532.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.01x = 787.73 × 532.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.01x = 419,357.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,357.22/568.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.30

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