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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.31, 861.66 and 331.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.31, 861.66 and 331.04 is: 496.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.31 : 861.66 = 331.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.31/861.66 = 331.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.31x = 861.66 × 331.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.31x = 285,239.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,239.62/574.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.67

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