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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.50, 791.42 and 311.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.50, 791.42 and 311.51 is: 429.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.50 : 791.42 = 311.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.50/791.42 = 311.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.50x = 791.42 × 311.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.50x = 246,535.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,535.03/573.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.88

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