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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.80, 865.62 and 333.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.80, 865.62 and 333.48 is: 500.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.80 : 865.62 = 333.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.80/865.62 = 333.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.80x = 865.62 × 333.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.80x = 288,666.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,666.96/576.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.46

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