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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.83, 789.12 and 309.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.83, 789.12 and 309.84 is: 427.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.83 : 789.12 = 309.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.83/789.12 = 309.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.83x = 789.12 × 309.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.83x = 244,505.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,505.06/571.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.58

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