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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.80, 863.73 and 329.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.80, 863.73 and 329.02 is: 493.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.80 : 863.73 = 329.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.80/863.73 = 329.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.80x = 863.73 × 329.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.80x = 284,184.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,184.44/575.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.55

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