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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.56, 865.02 and 316.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.56, 865.02 and 316.70 is: 475.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.56 : 865.02 = 316.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.56/865.02 = 316.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.56x = 865.02 × 316.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.56x = 273,951.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,951.83/576.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.15

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