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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.90, 865.35 and 333.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.90, 865.35 and 333.90 is: 500.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.90 : 865.35 = 333.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.90/865.35 = 333.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.90x = 865.35 × 333.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.90x = 288,940.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,940.37/576.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.85

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