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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.09, 786.72 and 308.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.09, 786.72 and 308.10 is: 425.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.09 : 786.72 = 308.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.09/786.72 = 308.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.09x = 786.72 × 308.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.09x = 242,387.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,387.28/570.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.18

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