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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.04, 788.04 and 309.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.04, 788.04 and 309.06 is: 426.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.04 : 788.04 = 309.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.04/788.04 = 309.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.04x = 788.04 × 309.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.04x = 243,551.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,551.64/571.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.50

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