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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.21, 791.03 and 311.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.21, 791.03 and 311.22 is: 429.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.21 : 791.03 = 311.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.21/791.03 = 311.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.21x = 791.03 × 311.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.21x = 246,185.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,185.13/573.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.49

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