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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.26, 788.33 and 309.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.26, 788.33 and 309.27 is: 426.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.26 : 788.33 = 309.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.26/788.33 = 309.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.26x = 788.33 × 309.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.26x = 243,809.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,809.56/571.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.79

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