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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.60, 865.76 and 333.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.60, 865.76 and 333.76 is: 500.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.60 : 865.76 = 333.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.60/865.76 = 333.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.60x = 865.76 × 333.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.60x = 288,956.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,956.06/577.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.27

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