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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.39, 860.22 and 330.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.39, 860.22 and 330.39 is: 495.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.39 : 860.22 = 330.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.39/860.22 = 330.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.39x = 860.22 × 330.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.39x = 284,208.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,208.09/573.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.66

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