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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.51, 866.57 and 317.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.51, 866.57 and 317.72 is: 476.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.51 : 866.57 = 317.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.51/866.57 = 317.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.51x = 866.57 × 317.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.51x = 275,322.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,322.32/577.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.74

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