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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.22, 862.24 and 328.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.22, 862.24 and 328.13 is: 491.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.22 : 862.24 = 328.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.22/862.24 = 328.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.22x = 862.24 × 328.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.22x = 282,926.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,926.81/575.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.86

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