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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.94, 866.97 and 334.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.94, 866.97 and 334.53 is: 501.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.94 : 866.97 = 334.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.94/866.97 = 334.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.94x = 866.97 × 334.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.94x = 290,027.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,027.47/577.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.83

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