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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.69, 791.69 and 311.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.69, 791.69 and 311.71 is: 430.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.69 : 791.69 = 311.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.69/791.69 = 311.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.69x = 791.69 × 311.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.69x = 246,773.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,773.73/573.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.15

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