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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.68, 860.16 and 317.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.68, 860.16 and 317.36 is: 475.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.68 : 860.16 = 317.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.68/860.16 = 317.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.68x = 860.16 × 317.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.68x = 272,980.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,980.38/573.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.84

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