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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.16, 783.98 and 319.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.16, 783.98 and 319.39 is: 440.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.16 : 783.98 = 319.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.16/783.98 = 319.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.16x = 783.98 × 319.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.16x = 250,397.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,397.42/568.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.71

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