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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.48, 864.14 and 329.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.48, 864.14 and 329.37 is: 493.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.48 : 864.14 = 329.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.48/864.14 = 329.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.48x = 864.14 × 329.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.48x = 284,616.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,616.90/576.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.71

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