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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.34, 784.32 and 332.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.34, 784.32 and 332.26 is: 458.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.34 : 784.32 = 332.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.34/784.32 = 332.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.34x = 784.32 × 332.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.34x = 260,598.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,598.16/568.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.53

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