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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.33, 783.57 and 381.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.33, 783.57 and 381.68 is: 526.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.33 : 783.57 = 381.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.33/783.57 = 381.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.33x = 783.57 × 381.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.33x = 299,073.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,073.45/568.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.23

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