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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.32, 784.16 and 381.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.32, 784.16 and 381.54 is: 526.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.32 : 784.16 = 381.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.32/784.16 = 381.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.32x = 784.16 × 381.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.32x = 299,188.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,188.41/568.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.44

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