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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.24, 860.16 and 330.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.24, 860.16 and 330.64 is: 495.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.24 : 860.16 = 330.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.24/860.16 = 330.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.24x = 860.16 × 330.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.24x = 284,403.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,403.30/574.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.27

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