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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.18, 791.01 and 311.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.18, 791.01 and 311.20 is: 429.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.18 : 791.01 = 311.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.18/791.01 = 311.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.18x = 791.01 × 311.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.18x = 246,159.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,159.17/573.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.46

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