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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.02, 783.68 and 319.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.02, 783.68 and 319.32 is: 440.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.02 : 783.68 = 319.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.02/783.68 = 319.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.02x = 783.68 × 319.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.02x = 250,244.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,244.70/568.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.56

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