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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.93, 864.75 and 333.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.93, 864.75 and 333.30 is: 499.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.93 : 864.75 = 333.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.93/864.75 = 333.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.93x = 864.75 × 333.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.93x = 288,221.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,221.18/576.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.58

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