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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.26, 864.51 and 333.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.26, 864.51 and 333.52 is: 499.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.26 : 864.51 = 333.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.26/864.51 = 333.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.26x = 864.51 × 333.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.26x = 288,331.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,331.38/577.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.48

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