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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.07, 863.43 and 332.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.07, 863.43 and 332.09 is: 497.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.07 : 863.43 = 332.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.07/863.43 = 332.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.07x = 863.43 × 332.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.07x = 286,739.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,739.00/576.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.75

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