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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.63, 791.60 and 311.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.63, 791.60 and 311.64 is: 430.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.63 : 791.60 = 311.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.63/791.60 = 311.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.63x = 791.60 × 311.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.63x = 246,694.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,694.22/573.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.06

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