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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.50, 788.66 and 309.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.50, 788.66 and 309.51 is: 427.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.50 : 788.66 = 309.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.50/788.66 = 309.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.50x = 788.66 × 309.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.50x = 244,098.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,098.16/571.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.12

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