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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.01, 783.88 and 319.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.01, 783.88 and 319.34 is: 440.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.01 : 783.88 = 319.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.01/783.88 = 319.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.01x = 783.88 × 319.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.01x = 250,324.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,324.24/568.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.70

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