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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.30, 791.12 and 311.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.30, 791.12 and 311.31 is: 429.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.30 : 791.12 = 311.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.30/791.12 = 311.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.30x = 791.12 × 311.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.30x = 246,282.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,282.01/573.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.59

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