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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.92, 861.06 and 329.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.92, 861.06 and 329.84 is: 494.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.92 : 861.06 = 329.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.92/861.06 = 329.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.92x = 861.06 × 329.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.92x = 284,012.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,012.03/573.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.86

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