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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.44, 783.99 and 381.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.44, 783.99 and 381.87 is: 526.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.44 : 783.99 = 381.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.44/783.99 = 381.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.44x = 783.99 × 381.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.44x = 299,382.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,382.26/568.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.67

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