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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.16, 865.04 and 333.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.16, 865.04 and 333.84 is: 500.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.16 : 865.04 = 333.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.16/865.04 = 333.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.16x = 865.04 × 333.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.16x = 288,784.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,784.95/577.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.36

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