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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573, 859.50 and 316.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573, 859.50 and 316.50 is: 474.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573 : 859.50 = 316.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573/859.50 = 316.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573x = 859.50 × 316.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573x = 272,031.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,031.75/573
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.75

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