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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.23, 862.16 and 331.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.23, 862.16 and 331.25 is: 496.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.23 : 862.16 = 331.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.23/862.16 = 331.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.23x = 862.16 × 331.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.23x = 285,590.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,590.50/575.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.48

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