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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.25, 865.09 and 316.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.25, 865.09 and 316.86 is: 474.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.25 : 865.09 = 316.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.25/865.09 = 316.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.25x = 865.09 × 316.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.25x = 274,112.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,112.42/577.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.86

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