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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.54, 788.72 and 309.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.54, 788.72 and 309.54 is: 427.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.54 : 788.72 = 309.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.54/788.72 = 309.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.54x = 788.72 × 309.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.54x = 244,140.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,140.39/571.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.16

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