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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.92, 865.96 and 317.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.92, 865.96 and 317.53 is: 475.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.92 : 865.96 = 317.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.92/865.96 = 317.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.92x = 865.96 × 317.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.92x = 274,963.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,963.95/577.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.79

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