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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.11, 861.48 and 331.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.11, 861.48 and 331.11 is: 496.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.11 : 861.48 = 331.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.11/861.48 = 331.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.11x = 861.48 × 331.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.11x = 285,244.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,244.64/574.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.85

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