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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.55, 860.15 and 330.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.55, 860.15 and 330.24 is: 495.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.55 : 860.15 = 330.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.55/860.15 = 330.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.55x = 860.15 × 330.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.55x = 284,059.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,059.99/573.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.27

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