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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.16, 861.28 and 330.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.16, 861.28 and 330.58 is: 495.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.16 : 861.28 = 330.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.16/861.28 = 330.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.16x = 861.28 × 330.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.16x = 284,721.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,721.94/574.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.89

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