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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.20, 784.08 and 332.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.20, 784.08 and 332.12 is: 458.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.20 : 784.08 = 332.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.20/784.08 = 332.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.20x = 784.08 × 332.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.20x = 260,408.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,408.65/568.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.30

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