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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.40, 863.64 and 319.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.40, 863.64 and 319.12 is: 478.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.40 : 863.64 = 319.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.40/863.64 = 319.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.40x = 863.64 × 319.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.40x = 275,604.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,604.80/576.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.15

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