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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.16, 784.02 and 319.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.16, 784.02 and 319.52 is: 440.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.16 : 784.02 = 319.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.16/784.02 = 319.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.16x = 784.02 × 319.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.16x = 250,510.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,510.07/568.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.91

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