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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.55, 865.10 and 332.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.55, 865.10 and 332.93 is: 498.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.55 : 865.10 = 332.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.55/865.10 = 332.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.55x = 865.10 × 332.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.55x = 288,011.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,011.75/577.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.68

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