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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.37, 784.38 and 319.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.37, 784.38 and 319.68 is: 441.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.37 : 784.38 = 319.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.37/784.38 = 319.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.37x = 784.38 × 319.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.37x = 250,750.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,750.60/568.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.18

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