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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576, 863.97 and 332.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576, 863.97 and 332.35 is: 498.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576 : 863.97 = 332.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576/863.97 = 332.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576x = 863.97 × 332.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576x = 287,140.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,140.43/576
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.51

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