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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.24, 786.94 and 308.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.24, 786.94 and 308.26 is: 425.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.24 : 786.94 = 308.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.24/786.94 = 308.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.24x = 786.94 × 308.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.24x = 242,582.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,582.00/570.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.40

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