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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.58, 865.35 and 317.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.58, 865.35 and 317.30 is: 475.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.58 : 865.35 = 317.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.58/865.35 = 317.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.58x = 865.35 × 317.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.58x = 274,571.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,571.23/577.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.39

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