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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.57, 791.53 and 311.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.57, 791.53 and 311.59 is: 430.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.57 : 791.53 = 311.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.57/791.53 = 311.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.57x = 791.53 × 311.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.57x = 246,632.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,632.83/573.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.00

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