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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.16, 859.42 and 329.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.16, 859.42 and 329.60 is: 494.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.16 : 859.42 = 329.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.16/859.42 = 329.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.16x = 859.42 × 329.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.16x = 283,264.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,264.83/573.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.22

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