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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.72, 784.84 and 320.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.72, 784.84 and 320.08 is: 441.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.72 : 784.84 = 320.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.72/784.84 = 320.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.72x = 784.84 × 320.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.72x = 251,211.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,211.59/568.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.71

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