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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.29, 784.11 and 319.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.29, 784.11 and 319.62 is: 441.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.29 : 784.11 = 319.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.29/784.11 = 319.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.29x = 784.11 × 319.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.29x = 250,617.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,617.24/568.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.00

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