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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.55, 788.74 and 309.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.55, 788.74 and 309.56 is: 427.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.55 : 788.74 = 309.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.55/788.74 = 309.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.55x = 788.74 × 309.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.55x = 244,163.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,163.55/571.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.20

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