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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.16, 861.84 and 331.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.16, 861.84 and 331.16 is: 497.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.16 : 861.84 = 331.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.16/861.84 = 331.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.16x = 861.84 × 331.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.16x = 285,402.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,402.63/574.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.08

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