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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.54, 864.18 and 333.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.54, 864.18 and 333.18 is: 499.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.54 : 864.18 = 333.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.54/864.18 = 333.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.54x = 864.18 × 333.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.54x = 287,927.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,927.49/576.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.41

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