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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.06, 783.88 and 319.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.06, 783.88 and 319.39 is: 440.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.06 : 783.88 = 319.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.06/783.88 = 319.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.06x = 783.88 × 319.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.06x = 250,365.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,365.08/568.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.73

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