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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.32, 784.19 and 332.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.32, 784.19 and 332.29 is: 458.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.32 : 784.19 = 332.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.32/784.19 = 332.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.32x = 784.19 × 332.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.32x = 260,574.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,574.57/568.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.50

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