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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.23, 784.17 and 319.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.23, 784.17 and 319.53 is: 440.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.23 : 784.17 = 319.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.23/784.17 = 319.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.23x = 784.17 × 319.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.23x = 250,568.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,568.78/568.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.97

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