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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.43, 788.57 and 309.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.43, 788.57 and 309.45 is: 427.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.43 : 788.57 = 309.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.43/788.57 = 309.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.43x = 788.57 × 309.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.43x = 244,020.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,020.21/571.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.03

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