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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.13, 783.88 and 319.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.13, 783.88 and 319.40 is: 440.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.13 : 783.88 = 319.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.13/783.88 = 319.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.13x = 783.88 × 319.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.13x = 250,366.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,366.55/568.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.69

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