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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.24, 860.09 and 329.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.24, 860.09 and 329.64 is: 494.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.24 : 860.09 = 329.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.24/860.09 = 329.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.24x = 860.09 × 329.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.24x = 283,515.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,515.19/573.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.58

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