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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576, 863.54 and 332.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576, 863.54 and 332.24 is: 498.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576 : 863.54 = 332.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576/863.54 = 332.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576x = 863.54 × 332.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576x = 286,902.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,902.53/576
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.09

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