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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.08, 786.71 and 308.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.08, 786.71 and 308.10 is: 425.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.08 : 786.71 = 308.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.08/786.71 = 308.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.08x = 786.71 × 308.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.08x = 242,382.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,382.79/570.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.17

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