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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.17, 864.69 and 332.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.17, 864.69 and 332.83 is: 499.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.17 : 864.69 = 332.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.17/864.69 = 332.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.17x = 864.69 × 332.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.17x = 287,794.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,794.77/576.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.50

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