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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.04, 862.38 and 331.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.04, 862.38 and 331.16 is: 497.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.04 : 862.38 = 331.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.04/862.38 = 331.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.04x = 862.38 × 331.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.04x = 285,585.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,585.76/574.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.50

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