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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.32, 866.05 and 333.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.32, 866.05 and 333.92 is: 500.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.32 : 866.05 = 333.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.32/866.05 = 333.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.32x = 866.05 × 333.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.32x = 289,186.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,186.25/577.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.91

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