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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.90, 866.67 and 334.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.90, 866.67 and 334.54 is: 501.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.90 : 866.67 = 334.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.90/866.67 = 334.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.90x = 866.67 × 334.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.90x = 289,935.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,935.78/577.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.71

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