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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.32, 860.40 and 330.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.32, 860.40 and 330.78 is: 495.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.32 : 860.40 = 330.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.32/860.40 = 330.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.32x = 860.40 × 330.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.32x = 284,603.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,603.11/574.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.55

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