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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.09, 863.10 and 315.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.09, 863.10 and 315.81 is: 473.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.09 : 863.10 = 315.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.09/863.10 = 315.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.09x = 863.10 × 315.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.09x = 272,575.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,575.61/576.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.15

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