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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.25, 791.07 and 311.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.25, 791.07 and 311.26 is: 429.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.25 : 791.07 = 311.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.25/791.07 = 311.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.25x = 791.07 × 311.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.25x = 246,228.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,228.45/573.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.53

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