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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.70, 865.32 and 333.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.70, 865.32 and 333.44 is: 500.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.70 : 865.32 = 333.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.70/865.32 = 333.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.70x = 865.32 × 333.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.70x = 288,532.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,532.30/576.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.32

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