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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.22, 784.04 and 319.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.22, 784.04 and 319.55 is: 440.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.22 : 784.04 = 319.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.22/784.04 = 319.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.22x = 784.04 × 319.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.22x = 250,540.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,540.34/568.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.92

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