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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.87, 790.55 and 310.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.87, 790.55 and 310.88 is: 429.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.87 : 790.55 = 310.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.87/790.55 = 310.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.87x = 790.55 × 310.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.87x = 245,760.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,760.68/572.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.00

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