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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.58, 862.24 and 331.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.58, 862.24 and 331.58 is: 497.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.58 : 862.24 = 331.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.58/862.24 = 331.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.58x = 862.24 × 331.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.58x = 285,901.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,901.54/574.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.58

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