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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.01, 790.76 and 311.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.01, 790.76 and 311.03 is: 429.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.01 : 790.76 = 311.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.01/790.76 = 311.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.01x = 790.76 × 311.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.01x = 245,946.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,946.34/573.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.22

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