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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.58, 864.18 and 332.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.58, 864.18 and 332.60 is: 498.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.58 : 864.18 = 332.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.58/864.18 = 332.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.58x = 864.18 × 332.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.58x = 287,420.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,420.28/576.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.50

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