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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.70, 864.23 and 329.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.70, 864.23 and 329.10 is: 494.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.70 : 864.23 = 329.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.70/864.23 = 329.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.70x = 864.23 × 329.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.70x = 284,416.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,416.45/575.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.04

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