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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.91, 792.00 and 311.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.91, 792.00 and 311.93 is: 430.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.91 : 792.00 = 311.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.91/792.00 = 311.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.91x = 792.00 × 311.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.91x = 247,045.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,045.94/573.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.46

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