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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.36, 862.92 and 331.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.36, 862.92 and 331.09 is: 497.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.36 : 862.92 = 331.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.36/862.92 = 331.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.36x = 862.92 × 331.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.36x = 285,702.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,702.03/574.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.43

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