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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.01, 784.08 and 371.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.01, 784.08 and 371.39 is: 512.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.01 : 784.08 = 371.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.01/784.08 = 371.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.01x = 784.08 × 371.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.01x = 291,195.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,195.55/568.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.66

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