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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.15, 863.68 and 319.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.15, 863.68 and 319.11 is: 478.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.15 : 863.68 = 319.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.15/863.68 = 319.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.15x = 863.68 × 319.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.15x = 275,608.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,608.92/576.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.36

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