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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.32, 863.11 and 315.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.32, 863.11 and 315.93 is: 473.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.32 : 863.11 = 315.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.32/863.11 = 315.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.32x = 863.11 × 315.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.32x = 272,682.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,682.34/576.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.14

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