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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.10, 864.60 and 332.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.10, 864.60 and 332.90 is: 498.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.10 : 864.60 = 332.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.10/864.60 = 332.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.10x = 864.60 × 332.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.10x = 287,825.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,825.34/577.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.74

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