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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.13, 864.60 and 333.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.13, 864.60 and 333.13 is: 499.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.13 : 864.60 = 333.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.13/864.60 = 333.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.13x = 864.60 × 333.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.13x = 288,024.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,024.20/576.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.93

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