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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.80, 863.40 and 332.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.80, 863.40 and 332.60 is: 497.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.80 : 863.40 = 332.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.80/863.40 = 332.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.80x = 863.40 × 332.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.80x = 287,166.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,166.84/576.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.86

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