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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.84, 860.32 and 331

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.84, 860.32 and 331 is: 495.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.84 : 860.32 = 331 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.84/860.32 = 331/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.84x = 860.32 × 331
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.84x = 284,765.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,765.92/574.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.38

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