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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.03, 789.38 and 310.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.03, 789.38 and 310.04 is: 427.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.03 : 789.38 = 310.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.03/789.38 = 310.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.03x = 789.38 × 310.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.03x = 244,733.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,733.88/572.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.84

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