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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.10, 862.05 and 331.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.10, 862.05 and 331.10 is: 497.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.10 : 862.05 = 331.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.10/862.05 = 331.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.10x = 862.05 × 331.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.10x = 285,424.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,424.76/574.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.17

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