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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.23, 783.79 and 371.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.23, 783.79 and 371.73 is: 512.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.23 : 783.79 = 371.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.23/783.79 = 371.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.23x = 783.79 × 371.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.23x = 291,360.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,360.27/568.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.75

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