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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.58, 863.74 and 332.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.58, 863.74 and 332.58 is: 499.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.58 : 863.74 = 332.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.58/863.74 = 332.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.58x = 863.74 × 332.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.58x = 287,262.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,262.65/575.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.08

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