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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.08, 790.85 and 311.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.08, 790.85 and 311.09 is: 429.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.08 : 790.85 = 311.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.08/790.85 = 311.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.08x = 790.85 × 311.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.08x = 246,025.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,025.53/573.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.30

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