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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576, 863.18 and 315.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576, 863.18 and 315.44 is: 472.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576 : 863.18 = 315.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576/863.18 = 315.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576x = 863.18 × 315.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576x = 272,281.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,281.50/576
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.71

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