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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.58, 864.48 and 493.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.58, 864.48 and 493.50 is: 741.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.58 : 864.48 = 493.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.58/864.48 = 493.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.58x = 864.48 × 493.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.58x = 426,620.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,620.88/575.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.20

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