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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.82, 863.80 and 332.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.82, 863.80 and 332.42 is: 498.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.82 : 863.80 = 332.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.82/863.80 = 332.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.82x = 863.80 × 332.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.82x = 287,139.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,139.25/575.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.66

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