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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.21, 863.41 and 332.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.21, 863.41 and 332.45 is: 498.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.21 : 863.41 = 332.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.21/863.41 = 332.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.21x = 863.41 × 332.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.21x = 287,044.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,044.22/576.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.16

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