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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.95, 864 and 332.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.95, 864 and 332.73 is: 498.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.95 : 864 = 332.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.95/864 = 332.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.95x = 864 × 332.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.95x = 287,478.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,478.72/576.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.28

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