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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.07, 783.72 and 319.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.07, 783.72 and 319.34 is: 440.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.07 : 783.72 = 319.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.07/783.72 = 319.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.07x = 783.72 × 319.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.07x = 250,267.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,267.63/568.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.56

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