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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.02, 864.03 and 332.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.02, 864.03 and 332.39 is: 498.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.02 : 864.03 = 332.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.02/864.03 = 332.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.02x = 864.03 × 332.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.02x = 287,194.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,194.93/576.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.59

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