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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.23, 783.96 and 371.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.23, 783.96 and 371.87 is: 513.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.23 : 783.96 = 371.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.23/783.96 = 371.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.23x = 783.96 × 371.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.23x = 291,527.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,527.29/568.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.04

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