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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.22, 789.65 and 310.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.22, 789.65 and 310.23 is: 428.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.22 : 789.65 = 310.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.22/789.65 = 310.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.22x = 789.65 × 310.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.22x = 244,972.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,972.91/572.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.11

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