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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.08, 783.98 and 316.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.08, 783.98 and 316.07 is: 436.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.08 : 783.98 = 316.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.08/783.98 = 316.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.08x = 783.98 × 316.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.08x = 247,791.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,791.18/568.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.19

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