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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.31, 784.27 and 319.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.31, 784.27 and 319.64 is: 441.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.31 : 784.27 = 319.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.31/784.27 = 319.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.31x = 784.27 × 319.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.31x = 250,684.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,684.06/568.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.10

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