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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.66, 867.09 and 334.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.66, 867.09 and 334.66 is: 502.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.66 : 867.09 = 334.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.66/867.09 = 334.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.66x = 867.09 × 334.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.66x = 290,180.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,180.34/577.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.34

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