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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.69, 860.05 and 330.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.69, 860.05 and 330.13 is: 494.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.69 : 860.05 = 330.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.69/860.05 = 330.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.69x = 860.05 × 330.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.69x = 283,928.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,928.31/573.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.92

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