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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.11, 783.98 and 371.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.11, 783.98 and 371.59 is: 512.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.11 : 783.98 = 371.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.11/783.98 = 371.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.11x = 783.98 × 371.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.11x = 291,316.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,316.70/568.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.78

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