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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.54, 783.78 and 402.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.54, 783.78 and 402.26 is: 554.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.54 : 783.78 = 402.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.54/783.78 = 402.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.54x = 783.78 × 402.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.54x = 315,283.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,283.34/568.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.55

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