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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.24, 861.66 and 331.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.24, 861.66 and 331.64 is: 496.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.24 : 861.66 = 331.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.24/861.66 = 331.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.24x = 861.66 × 331.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.24x = 285,760.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,760.92/575.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.77

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