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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.52, 861.15 and 330.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.52, 861.15 and 330.50 is: 495.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.52 : 861.15 = 330.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.52/861.15 = 330.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.52x = 861.15 × 330.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.52x = 284,605.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,605.77/574.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.38

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