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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.82, 791.87 and 311.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.82, 791.87 and 311.84 is: 430.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.82 : 791.87 = 311.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.82/791.87 = 311.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.82x = 791.87 × 311.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.82x = 246,935.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,935.95/573.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.33

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