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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.94, 792.04 and 311.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.94, 792.04 and 311.96 is: 430.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.94 : 792.04 = 311.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.94/792.04 = 311.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.94x = 792.04 × 311.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.94x = 247,086.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,086.00/573.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.51

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