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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.40, 860.76 and 330.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.40, 860.76 and 330.98 is: 495.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.40 : 860.76 = 330.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.40/860.76 = 330.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.40x = 860.76 × 330.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.40x = 284,894.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,894.34/574.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.99

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