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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.41, 784.33 and 319.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.41, 784.33 and 319.73 is: 441.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.41 : 784.33 = 319.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.41/784.33 = 319.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.41x = 784.33 × 319.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.41x = 250,773.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,773.83/568.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.18

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