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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.37, 791.24 and 311.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.37, 791.24 and 311.39 is: 429.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.37 : 791.24 = 311.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.37/791.24 = 311.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.37x = 791.24 × 311.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.37x = 246,378.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,378.71/573.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.70

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