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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.84, 866.10 and 333.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.84, 866.10 and 333.84 is: 501.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.84 : 866.10 = 333.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.84/866.10 = 333.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.84x = 866.10 × 333.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.84x = 289,138.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,138.82/576.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.25

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