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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.05, 788.05 and 309.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.05, 788.05 and 309.07 is: 426.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.05 : 788.05 = 309.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.05/788.05 = 309.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.05x = 788.05 × 309.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.05x = 243,560.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,560.43/571.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.51

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