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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.26, 786.95 and 308.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.26, 786.95 and 308.27 is: 425.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.26 : 786.95 = 308.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.26/786.95 = 308.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.26x = 786.95 × 308.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.26x = 242,595.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,595.81/570.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.42

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