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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.14, 861.30 and 330.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.14, 861.30 and 330.52 is: 495.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.14 : 861.30 = 330.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.14/861.30 = 330.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.14x = 861.30 × 330.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.14x = 284,676.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,676.88/574.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.83

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