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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.22, 863.74 and 329.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.22, 863.74 and 329.13 is: 493.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.22 : 863.74 = 329.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.22/863.74 = 329.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.22x = 863.74 × 329.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.22x = 284,282.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,282.75/576.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.36

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