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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.35, 791.22 and 311.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.35, 791.22 and 311.37 is: 429.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.35 : 791.22 = 311.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.35/791.22 = 311.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.35x = 791.22 × 311.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.35x = 246,358.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,358.22/573.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.69

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