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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.53, 788.71 and 309.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.53, 788.71 and 309.55 is: 427.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.53 : 788.71 = 309.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.53/788.71 = 309.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.53x = 788.71 × 309.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.53x = 244,145.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,145.18/571.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.18

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