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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.18, 865.02 and 317.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.18, 865.02 and 317.29 is: 475.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.18 : 865.02 = 317.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.18/865.02 = 317.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.18x = 865.02 × 317.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.18x = 274,462.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,462.20/577.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.52

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