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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.22, 783.68 and 371.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.22, 783.68 and 371.79 is: 512.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.22 : 783.68 = 371.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.22/783.68 = 371.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.22x = 783.68 × 371.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.22x = 291,362.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,362.53/568.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.77

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