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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.28, 861.84 and 331.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.28, 861.84 and 331.92 is: 497.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.28 : 861.84 = 331.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.28/861.84 = 331.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.28x = 861.84 × 331.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.28x = 286,061.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,061.93/575.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.26

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