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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.43, 788.57 and 309.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.43, 788.57 and 309.44 is: 427.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.43 : 788.57 = 309.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.43/788.57 = 309.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.43x = 788.57 × 309.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.43x = 244,012.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,012.57/571.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.02

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