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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.88, 867.16 and 318.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.88, 867.16 and 318.02 is: 477.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.88 : 867.16 = 318.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.88/867.16 = 318.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.88x = 867.16 × 318.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.88x = 275,774.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,774.22/577.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.22

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