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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.52, 791.44 and 311.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.52, 791.44 and 311.53 is: 429.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.52 : 791.44 = 311.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.52/791.44 = 311.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.52x = 791.44 × 311.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.52x = 246,557.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,557.30/573.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.90

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