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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.92, 862.08 and 327.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.92, 862.08 and 327.76 is: 491.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.92 : 862.08 = 327.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.92/862.08 = 327.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.92x = 862.08 × 327.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.92x = 282,555.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,555.34/574.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.47

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