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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.50, 863.97 and 316.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.50, 863.97 and 316.11 is: 473.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.50 : 863.97 = 316.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.50/863.97 = 316.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.50x = 863.97 × 316.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.50x = 273,109.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,109.56/576.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.74

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