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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.45, 864.91 and 333.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.45, 864.91 and 333.18 is: 499.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.45 : 864.91 = 333.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.45/864.91 = 333.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.45x = 864.91 × 333.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.45x = 288,171.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,171.13/576.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.91

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