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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.82, 784.92 and 382.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.82, 784.92 and 382.28 is: 527.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.82 : 784.92 = 382.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.82/784.92 = 382.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.82x = 784.92 × 382.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.82x = 300,059.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,059.22/568.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.51

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