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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.69, 788.93 and 309.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.69, 788.93 and 309.71 is: 427.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.69 : 788.93 = 309.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.69/788.93 = 309.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.69x = 788.93 × 309.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.69x = 244,336.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,336.34/571.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.39

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