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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.04, 863.97 and 316.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.04, 863.97 and 316.17 is: 474.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.04 : 863.97 = 316.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.04/863.97 = 316.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.04x = 863.97 × 316.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.04x = 273,157.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,157.08/576.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.20

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