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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.10, 786.74 and 308.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.10, 786.74 and 308.12 is: 425.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.10 : 786.74 = 308.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.10/786.74 = 308.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.10x = 786.74 × 308.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.10x = 242,409.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,409.54/570.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.20

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