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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.42, 863.55 and 332.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.42, 863.55 and 332.88 is: 498.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.42 : 863.55 = 332.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.42/863.55 = 332.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.42x = 863.55 × 332.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.42x = 287,458.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,458.52/576.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.70

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