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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.60, 784.38 and 332.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.60, 784.38 and 332.40 is: 458.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.60 : 784.38 = 332.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.60/784.38 = 332.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.60x = 784.38 × 332.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.60x = 260,726.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,726.53/568.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.54

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