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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.52, 788.70 and 309.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.52, 788.70 and 309.54 is: 427.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.52 : 788.70 = 309.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.52/788.70 = 309.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.52x = 788.70 × 309.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.52x = 244,134.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,134.20/571.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.17

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