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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.44, 784.38 and 402.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.44, 784.38 and 402.71 is: 555.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.44 : 784.38 = 402.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.44/784.38 = 402.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.44x = 784.38 × 402.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.44x = 315,875.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,875.26/568.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.69

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