Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.68, 863.52 and 318.40
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 575.68, 863.52 and 318.40 is: 477.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
575.68 : 863.52 = 318.40 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
575.68/863.52 = 318.40/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
575.68x = 863.52 × 318.40 - Step 4: Simplify right side
575.68x = 274,944.77 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 274,944.77/575.68 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 477.60
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