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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.53, 864.51 and 333.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.53, 864.51 and 333.32 is: 498.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.53 : 864.51 = 333.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.53/864.51 = 333.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.53x = 864.51 × 333.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.53x = 288,152.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,152.90/577.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.94

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