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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.42, 791.32 and 311.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.42, 791.32 and 311.43 is: 429.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.42 : 791.32 = 311.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.42/791.32 = 311.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.42x = 791.32 × 311.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.42x = 246,440.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,440.79/573.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.77

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