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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.33, 788.44 and 309.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.33, 788.44 and 309.35 is: 426.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.33 : 788.44 = 309.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.33/788.44 = 309.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.33x = 788.44 × 309.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.33x = 243,898.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,898.91/571.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.90

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