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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.05, 863.26 and 332.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.05, 863.26 and 332.24 is: 497.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.05 : 863.26 = 332.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.05/863.26 = 332.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.05x = 863.26 × 332.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.05x = 286,804.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,804.36/576.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.89

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