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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.75, 863.17 and 331.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.75, 863.17 and 331.99 is: 497.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.75 : 863.17 = 331.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.75/863.17 = 331.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.75x = 863.17 × 331.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.75x = 286,562.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,562.15/575.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.72

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