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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.73, 862.91 and 331.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.73, 862.91 and 331.75 is: 497.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.73 : 862.91 = 331.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.73/862.91 = 331.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.73x = 862.91 × 331.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.73x = 286,270.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,270.39/575.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.23

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