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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.08, 783.76 and 393.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.08, 783.76 and 393.12 is: 542.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.08 : 783.76 = 393.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.08/783.76 = 393.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.08x = 783.76 × 393.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.08x = 308,111.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,111.73/568.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.37

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