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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.39, 861.72 and 331.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.39, 861.72 and 331.39 is: 497.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.39 : 861.72 = 331.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.39/861.72 = 331.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.39x = 861.72 × 331.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.39x = 285,565.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,565.39/574.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.16

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