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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.67, 866.66 and 333.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.67, 866.66 and 333.77 is: 500.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.67 : 866.66 = 333.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.67/866.66 = 333.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.67x = 866.66 × 333.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.67x = 289,259.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,259.11/577.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.74

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