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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.16, 784.10 and 316.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.16, 784.10 and 316.13 is: 436.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.16 : 784.10 = 316.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.16/784.10 = 316.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.16x = 784.10 × 316.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.16x = 247,872.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,872.03/568.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.27

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