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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.31, 789.79 and 310.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.31, 789.79 and 310.33 is: 428.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.31 : 789.79 = 310.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.31/789.79 = 310.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.31x = 789.79 × 310.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.31x = 245,090.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,090.03/572.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.25

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