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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.14, 866.73 and 335.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.14, 866.73 and 335.20 is: 503.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.14 : 866.73 = 335.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.14/866.73 = 335.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.14x = 866.73 × 335.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.14x = 290,527.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,527.90/577.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.39

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