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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.30, 789.77 and 310.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.30, 789.77 and 310.32 is: 428.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.30 : 789.77 = 310.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.30/789.77 = 310.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.30x = 789.77 × 310.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.30x = 245,079.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,079.87/572.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.24

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