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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.08, 783.88 and 332.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.08, 783.88 and 332.04 is: 458.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.08 : 783.88 = 332.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.08/783.88 = 332.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.08x = 783.88 × 332.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.08x = 260,279.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,279.52/568.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.17

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