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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.25, 784.05 and 319.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.25, 784.05 and 319.52 is: 440.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.25 : 784.05 = 319.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.25/784.05 = 319.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.25x = 784.05 × 319.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.25x = 250,519.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,519.66/568.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.86

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