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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.30, 860.16 and 330.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.30, 860.16 and 330.22 is: 494.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.30 : 860.16 = 330.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.30/860.16 = 330.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.30x = 860.16 × 330.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.30x = 284,042.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,042.04/574.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.59

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