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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.04, 788.03 and 309.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.04, 788.03 and 309.05 is: 426.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.04 : 788.03 = 309.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.04/788.03 = 309.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.04x = 788.03 × 309.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.04x = 243,535.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,535.19/571.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.48

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