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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.78, 865.35 and 330.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.78, 865.35 and 330.42 is: 494.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.78 : 865.35 = 330.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.78/865.35 = 330.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.78x = 865.35 × 330.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.78x = 285,928.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,928.95/577.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.88

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