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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.80, 864.38 and 332.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.80, 864.38 and 332.99 is: 499.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.80 : 864.38 = 332.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.80/864.38 = 332.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.80x = 864.38 × 332.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.80x = 287,826.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,826.41/576.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.01

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