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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.02, 783.84 and 331.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.02, 783.84 and 331.97 is: 458.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.02 : 783.84 = 331.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.02/783.84 = 331.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.02x = 783.84 × 331.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.02x = 260,213.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,213.32/568.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.11

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