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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.98, 786.57 and 308.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.98, 786.57 and 308.00 is: 425.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.98 : 786.57 = 308.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.98/786.57 = 308.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.98x = 786.57 × 308.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.98x = 242,260.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,260.91/569.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.03

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