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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.13, 860.10 and 330.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.13, 860.10 and 330.13 is: 495.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.13 : 860.10 = 330.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.13/860.10 = 330.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.13x = 860.10 × 330.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.13x = 283,944.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,944.81/573.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.43

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