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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.16, 788.20 and 309.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.16, 788.20 and 309.18 is: 426.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.16 : 788.20 = 309.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.16/788.20 = 309.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.16x = 788.20 × 309.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.16x = 243,695.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,695.68/571.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.67

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