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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.08, 861.23 and 331.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.08, 861.23 and 331.13 is: 495.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.08 : 861.23 = 331.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.08/861.23 = 331.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.08x = 861.23 × 331.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.08x = 285,179.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,179.09/575.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.89

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