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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.11, 789.51 and 310.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.11, 789.51 and 310.13 is: 427.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.11 : 789.51 = 310.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.11/789.51 = 310.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.11x = 789.51 × 310.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.11x = 244,847.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,847.56/572.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.97

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