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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.18, 864.81 and 333.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.18, 864.81 and 333.18 is: 500.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.18 : 864.81 = 333.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.18/864.81 = 333.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.18x = 864.81 × 333.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.18x = 288,137.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,137.40/576.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.08

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