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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.32, 864.93 and 333.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.32, 864.93 and 333.33 is: 499.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.32 : 864.93 = 333.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.32/864.93 = 333.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.32x = 864.93 × 333.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.32x = 288,307.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,307.12/577.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.39

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