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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.58, 865.24 and 333.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.58, 865.24 and 333.58 is: 500.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.58 : 865.24 = 333.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.58/865.24 = 333.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.58x = 865.24 × 333.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.58x = 288,626.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,626.76/576.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.58

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