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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.18, 862.92 and 331.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.18, 862.92 and 331.26 is: 496.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.18 : 862.92 = 331.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.18/862.92 = 331.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.18x = 862.92 × 331.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.18x = 285,850.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,850.88/575.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.98

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