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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.64, 788.86 and 309.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.64, 788.86 and 309.65 is: 427.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.64 : 788.86 = 309.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.64/788.86 = 309.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.64x = 788.86 × 309.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.64x = 244,269.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,269.72/571.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.32

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