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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.48, 865.63 and 330.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.48, 865.63 and 330.37 is: 495.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.48 : 865.63 = 330.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.48/865.63 = 330.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.48x = 865.63 × 330.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.48x = 285,978.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,978.18/577.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.22

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