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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.42, 859.51 and 329.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.42, 859.51 and 329.82 is: 494.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.42 : 859.51 = 329.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.42/859.51 = 329.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.42x = 859.51 × 329.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.42x = 283,483.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,483.59/573.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.37

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