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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.68, 863.67 and 331.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.68, 863.67 and 331.77 is: 497.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.68 : 863.67 = 331.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.68/863.67 = 331.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.68x = 863.67 × 331.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.68x = 286,539.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,539.80/575.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.74

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