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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.26, 859.89 and 331.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.26, 859.89 and 331.47 is: 497.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.26 : 859.89 = 331.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.26/859.89 = 331.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.26x = 859.89 × 331.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.26x = 285,027.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,027.74/573.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.21

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