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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.32, 865.92 and 316.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.32, 865.92 and 316.92 is: 475.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.32 : 865.92 = 316.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.32/865.92 = 316.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.32x = 865.92 × 316.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.32x = 274,427.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,427.37/577.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.35

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