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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.99, 784.49 and 382.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.99, 784.49 and 382.19 is: 526.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.99 : 784.49 = 382.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.99/784.49 = 382.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.99x = 784.49 × 382.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.99x = 299,818.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,818.40/568.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.93

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