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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.28, 866.10 and 333.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.28, 866.10 and 333.74 is: 500.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.28 : 866.10 = 333.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.28/866.10 = 333.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.28x = 866.10 × 333.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.28x = 289,052.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,052.21/577.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.71

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