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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.56, 862.25 and 331.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.56, 862.25 and 331.56 is: 497.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.56 : 862.25 = 331.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.56/862.25 = 331.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.56x = 862.25 × 331.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.56x = 285,885.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,885.95/574.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.57

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