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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.44, 784.40 and 319.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.44, 784.40 and 319.77 is: 441.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.44 : 784.40 = 319.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.44/784.40 = 319.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.44x = 784.40 × 319.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.44x = 250,825.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,825.99/568.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.25

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