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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.18, 864.42 and 332.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.18, 864.42 and 332.28 is: 498.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.18 : 864.42 = 332.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.18/864.42 = 332.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.18x = 864.42 × 332.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.18x = 287,229.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,229.48/576.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.51

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