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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.08, 864.93 and 333.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.08, 864.93 and 333.10 is: 499.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.08 : 864.93 = 333.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.08/864.93 = 333.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.08x = 864.93 × 333.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.08x = 288,102.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,102.19/577.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.25

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