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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.92, 867.47 and 334.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.92, 867.47 and 334.92 is: 502.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.92 : 867.47 = 334.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.92/867.47 = 334.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.92x = 867.47 × 334.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.92x = 290,531.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,531.38/577.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.72

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