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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.61, 865.23 and 333.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.61, 865.23 and 333.61 is: 500.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.61 : 865.23 = 333.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.61/865.23 = 333.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.61x = 865.23 × 333.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.61x = 288,649.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,649.38/576.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.60

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