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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.02, 783.84 and 315.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.02, 783.84 and 315.96 is: 436.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.02 : 783.84 = 315.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.02/783.84 = 315.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.02x = 783.84 × 315.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.02x = 247,663.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,663.27/568.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.01

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