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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.52, 787.31 and 308.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.52, 787.31 and 308.53 is: 425.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.52 : 787.31 = 308.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.52/787.31 = 308.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.52x = 787.31 × 308.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.52x = 242,910.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,910.51/570.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.77

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