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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.09, 784.04 and 411.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.09, 784.04 and 411.24 is: 567.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.09 : 784.04 = 411.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.09/784.04 = 411.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.09x = 784.04 × 411.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.09x = 322,428.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,428.61/568.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.57

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