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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.76, 791.77 and 311.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.76, 791.77 and 311.77 is: 430.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.76 : 791.77 = 311.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.76/791.77 = 311.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.76x = 791.77 × 311.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.76x = 246,850.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,850.13/573.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.23

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