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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.04, 860.88 and 330.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.04, 860.88 and 330.16 is: 496.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.04 : 860.88 = 330.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.04/860.88 = 330.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.04x = 860.88 × 330.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.04x = 284,228.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,228.14/573.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.00

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