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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.12, 786.76 and 308.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.12, 786.76 and 308.13 is: 425.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.12 : 786.76 = 308.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.12/786.76 = 308.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.12x = 786.76 × 308.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.12x = 242,426.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,426.60/570.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.22

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