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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.73, 864.41 and 332.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.73, 864.41 and 332.75 is: 498.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.73 : 864.41 = 332.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.73/864.41 = 332.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.73x = 864.41 × 332.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.73x = 287,632.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,632.43/576.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.73

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