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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.61, 791.58 and 311.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.61, 791.58 and 311.63 is: 430.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.61 : 791.58 = 311.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.61/791.58 = 311.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.61x = 791.58 × 311.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.61x = 246,676.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,676.41/573.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.04

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