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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.01, 783.85 and 319.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.01, 783.85 and 319.33 is: 440.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.01 : 783.85 = 319.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.01/783.85 = 319.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.01x = 783.85 × 319.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.01x = 250,306.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,306.82/568.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.67

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