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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.10, 863.55 and 315.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.10, 863.55 and 315.70 is: 473.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.10 : 863.55 = 315.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.10/863.55 = 315.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.10x = 863.55 × 315.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.10x = 272,622.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,622.74/576.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.22

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