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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.52, 863.76 and 332.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.52, 863.76 and 332.22 is: 498.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.52 : 863.76 = 332.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.52/863.76 = 332.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.52x = 863.76 × 332.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.52x = 286,958.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,958.35/575.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.61

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