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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.24, 862.38 and 331.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.24, 862.38 and 331.97 is: 497.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.24 : 862.38 = 331.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.24/862.38 = 331.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.24x = 862.38 × 331.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.24x = 286,279.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,279.98/575.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.67

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