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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.02, 865.50 and 333.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.02, 865.50 and 333.39 is: 500.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.02 : 865.50 = 333.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.02/865.50 = 333.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.02x = 865.50 × 333.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.02x = 288,549.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,549.05/577.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.07

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