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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.42, 861.62 and 330.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.42, 861.62 and 330.78 is: 496.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.42 : 861.62 = 330.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.42/861.62 = 330.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.42x = 861.62 × 330.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.42x = 285,006.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,006.66/574.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.16

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