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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.32, 784.32 and 393.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.32, 784.32 and 393.60 is: 543.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.32 : 784.32 = 393.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.32/784.32 = 393.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.32x = 784.32 × 393.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.32x = 308,708.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,708.35/568.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.19

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