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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.01, 784.07 and 371.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.01, 784.07 and 371.86 is: 513.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.01 : 784.07 = 371.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.01/784.07 = 371.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.01x = 784.07 × 371.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.01x = 291,564.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,564.27/568.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.31

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