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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.20, 860.73 and 330.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.20, 860.73 and 330.24 is: 495.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.20 : 860.73 = 330.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.20/860.73 = 330.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.20x = 860.73 × 330.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.20x = 284,247.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,247.48/574.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.03

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