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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.53, 784.59 and 319.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.53, 784.59 and 319.88 is: 441.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.53 : 784.59 = 319.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.53/784.59 = 319.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.53x = 784.59 × 319.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.53x = 250,974.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,974.65/568.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.44

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