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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.53, 866.50 and 317.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.53, 866.50 and 317.52 is: 476.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.53 : 866.50 = 317.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.53/866.50 = 317.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.53x = 866.50 × 317.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.53x = 275,130.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,130.29/577.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.39

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