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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.50, 865.78 and 333.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.50, 865.78 and 333.75 is: 500.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.50 : 865.78 = 333.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.50/865.78 = 333.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.50x = 865.78 × 333.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.50x = 288,954.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,954.08/577.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.35

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