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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.95, 865.69 and 333.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.95, 865.69 and 333.68 is: 500.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.95 : 865.69 = 333.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.95/865.69 = 333.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.95x = 865.69 × 333.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.95x = 288,858.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,858.28/576.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.67

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