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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.08, 783.94 and 319.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.08, 783.94 and 319.41 is: 440.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.08 : 783.94 = 319.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.08/783.94 = 319.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.08x = 783.94 × 319.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.08x = 250,398.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,398.28/568.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.78

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