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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.10, 861.28 and 314.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.10, 861.28 and 314.71 is: 471.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.10 : 861.28 = 314.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.10/861.28 = 314.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.10x = 861.28 × 314.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.10x = 271,053.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,053.43/575.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.32

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