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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.16, 783.68 and 393.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.16, 783.68 and 393.28 is: 542.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.16 : 783.68 = 393.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.16/783.68 = 393.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.16x = 783.68 × 393.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.16x = 308,205.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,205.67/568.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.46

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