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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.52, 783.76 and 419.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.52, 783.76 and 419.27 is: 578.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.52 : 783.76 = 419.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.52/783.76 = 419.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.52x = 783.76 × 419.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.52x = 328,604.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,604.96/568.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.01

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