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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.02, 865.20 and 333.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.02, 865.20 and 333.75 is: 500.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.02 : 865.20 = 333.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.02/865.20 = 333.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.02x = 865.20 × 333.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.02x = 288,760.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,760.50/577.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.43

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