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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.08, 859.98 and 330.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.08, 859.98 and 330.08 is: 495.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.08 : 859.98 = 330.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.08/859.98 = 330.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.08x = 859.98 × 330.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.08x = 283,862.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,862.20/573.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.33

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