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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.38, 784.31 and 335.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.38, 784.31 and 335.55 is: 463.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.38 : 784.31 = 335.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.38/784.31 = 335.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.38x = 784.31 × 335.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.38x = 263,173.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,173.54/568.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.02

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