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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.26, 791.09 and 311.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.26, 791.09 and 311.28 is: 429.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.26 : 791.09 = 311.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.26/791.09 = 311.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.26x = 791.09 × 311.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.26x = 246,248.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,248.89/573.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.56

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