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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.22, 784.17 and 319.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.22, 784.17 and 319.56 is: 441.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.22 : 784.17 = 319.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.22/784.17 = 319.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.22x = 784.17 × 319.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.22x = 250,586.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,586.42/568.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.01

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