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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.79, 791.81 and 311.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.79, 791.81 and 311.80 is: 430.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.79 : 791.81 = 311.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.79/791.81 = 311.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.79x = 791.81 × 311.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.79x = 246,886.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,886.36/573.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.27

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