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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.26, 862.71 and 331.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.26, 862.71 and 331.54 is: 497.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.26 : 862.71 = 331.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.26/862.71 = 331.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.26x = 862.71 × 331.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.26x = 286,022.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,022.87/575.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.21

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