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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.84, 784.27 and 382.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.84, 784.27 and 382.18 is: 526.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.84 : 784.27 = 382.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.84/784.27 = 382.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.84x = 784.27 × 382.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.84x = 299,730.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,730.40/568.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.92

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