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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.40, 859.92 and 330.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.40, 859.92 and 330.04 is: 494.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.40 : 859.92 = 330.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.40/859.92 = 330.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.40x = 859.92 × 330.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.40x = 283,808.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,808.00/573.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.96

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