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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.44, 860.16 and 330.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.44, 860.16 and 330.12 is: 495.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.44 : 860.16 = 330.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.44/860.16 = 330.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.44x = 860.16 × 330.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.44x = 283,956.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,956.02/573.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.18

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