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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.04, 783.06 and 401.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.04, 783.06 and 401.74 is: 553.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.04 : 783.06 = 401.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.04/783.06 = 401.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.04x = 783.06 × 401.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.04x = 314,586.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,586.52/568.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.81

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