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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.29, 791.13 and 311.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.29, 791.13 and 311.30 is: 429.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.29 : 791.13 = 311.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.29/791.13 = 311.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.29x = 791.13 × 311.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.29x = 246,274.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,274.81/573.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.59

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