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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.93, 859.95 and 329.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.93, 859.95 and 329.85 is: 494.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.93 : 859.95 = 329.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.93/859.95 = 329.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.93x = 859.95 × 329.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.93x = 283,654.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,654.51/573.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.23

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