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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.23, 786.91 and 308.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.23, 786.91 and 308.24 is: 425.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.23 : 786.91 = 308.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.23/786.91 = 308.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.23x = 786.91 × 308.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.23x = 242,560.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,560.37/570.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.37

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