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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.17, 865.80 and 333.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.17, 865.80 and 333.72 is: 500.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.17 : 865.80 = 333.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.17/865.80 = 333.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.17x = 865.80 × 333.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.17x = 288,934.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,934.78/577.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.61

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