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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.22, 865.24 and 330.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.22, 865.24 and 330.13 is: 494.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.22 : 865.24 = 330.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.22/865.24 = 330.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.22x = 865.24 × 330.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.22x = 285,641.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,641.68/577.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.86

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