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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.04, 865.86 and 333.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.04, 865.86 and 333.73 is: 500.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.04 : 865.86 = 333.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.04/865.86 = 333.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.04x = 865.86 × 333.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.04x = 288,964.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,964.79/577.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.78

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