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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.64, 865.23 and 333.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.64, 865.23 and 333.28 is: 500.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.64 : 865.23 = 333.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.64/865.23 = 333.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.64x = 865.23 × 333.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.64x = 288,363.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,363.85/576.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.08

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