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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.22, 784.08 and 371.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.22, 784.08 and 371.93 is: 513.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.22 : 784.08 = 371.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.22/784.08 = 371.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.22x = 784.08 × 371.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.22x = 291,618.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,618.95/568.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.22

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