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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.56, 863.75 and 332.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.56, 863.75 and 332.56 is: 499.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.56 : 863.75 = 332.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.56/863.75 = 332.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.56x = 863.75 × 332.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.56x = 287,248.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,248.70/575.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.08

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