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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.41, 789.92 and 310.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.41, 789.92 and 310.42 is: 428.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.41 : 789.92 = 310.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.41/789.92 = 310.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.41x = 789.92 × 310.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.41x = 245,207.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,207.74/572.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.38

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