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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.36, 787.10 and 308.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.36, 787.10 and 308.37 is: 425.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.36 : 787.10 = 308.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.36/787.10 = 308.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.36x = 787.10 × 308.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.36x = 242,716.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,716.49/570.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.55

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