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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.80, 791.81 and 311.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.80, 791.81 and 311.81 is: 430.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.80 : 791.81 = 311.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.80/791.81 = 311.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.80x = 791.81 × 311.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.80x = 246,892.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,892.72/573.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.28

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