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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.18, 783.99 and 335.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.18, 783.99 and 335.38 is: 462.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.18 : 783.99 = 335.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.18/783.99 = 335.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.18x = 783.99 × 335.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.18x = 262,934.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,934.57/568.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.77

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