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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.88, 791.96 and 311.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.88, 791.96 and 311.90 is: 430.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.88 : 791.96 = 311.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.88/791.96 = 311.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.88x = 791.96 × 311.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.88x = 247,006.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,006.80/573.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.42

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