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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.48, 860.52 and 329.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.48, 860.52 and 329.87 is: 494.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.48 : 860.52 = 329.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.48/860.52 = 329.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.48x = 860.52 × 329.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.48x = 283,863.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,863.12/573.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.98

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