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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.43, 867.05 and 334.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.43, 867.05 and 334.13 is: 501.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.43 : 867.05 = 334.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.43/867.05 = 334.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.43x = 867.05 × 334.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.43x = 289,704.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,704.54/577.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.71

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