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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.46, 865.46 and 334.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.46, 865.46 and 334.20 is: 500.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.46 : 865.46 = 334.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.46/865.46 = 334.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.46x = 865.46 × 334.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.46x = 289,236.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,236.73/577.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.88

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