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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.41, 866.27 and 333.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.41, 866.27 and 333.72 is: 500.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.41 : 866.27 = 333.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.41/866.27 = 333.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.41x = 866.27 × 333.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.41x = 289,089.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,089.96/577.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.67

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