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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.20, 784.14 and 319.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.20, 784.14 and 319.52 is: 440.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.20 : 784.14 = 319.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.20/784.14 = 319.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.20x = 784.14 × 319.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.20x = 250,548.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,548.41/568.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.95

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