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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.95, 867.19 and 334.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.95, 867.19 and 334.68 is: 502.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.95 : 867.19 = 334.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.95/867.19 = 334.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.95x = 867.19 × 334.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.95x = 290,231.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,231.15/577.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.17

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