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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.94, 867.11 and 334.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.94, 867.11 and 334.94 is: 502.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.94 : 867.11 = 334.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.94/867.11 = 334.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.94x = 867.11 × 334.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.94x = 290,423.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,423.81/577.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.52

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