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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.85, 785.38 and 403.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.85, 785.38 and 403.23 is: 556.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.85 : 785.38 = 403.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.85/785.38 = 403.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.85x = 785.38 × 403.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.85x = 316,688.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,688.75/568.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.72

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