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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.34, 789.83 and 310.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.34, 789.83 and 310.36 is: 428.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.34 : 789.83 = 310.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.34/789.83 = 310.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.34x = 789.83 × 310.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.34x = 245,132.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,132.50/572.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.30

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