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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.16, 859.78 and 329.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.16, 859.78 and 329.58 is: 494.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.16 : 859.78 = 329.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.16/859.78 = 329.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.16x = 859.78 × 329.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.16x = 283,366.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,366.29/573.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.39

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