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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.08, 859.73 and 330.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.08, 859.73 and 330.13 is: 494.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.08 : 859.73 = 330.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.08/859.73 = 330.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.08x = 859.73 × 330.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.08x = 283,822.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,822.66/574.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.40

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