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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.70, 788.94 and 309.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.70, 788.94 and 309.72 is: 427.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.70 : 788.94 = 309.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.70/788.94 = 309.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.70x = 788.94 × 309.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.70x = 244,346.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,346.55/571.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.40

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