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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.69, 784.48 and 393.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.69, 784.48 and 393.73 is: 543.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.69 : 784.48 = 393.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.69/784.48 = 393.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.69x = 784.48 × 393.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.69x = 308,873.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,873.31/568.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.13

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