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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.76, 863.72 and 191.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.76, 863.72 and 191.04 is: 286.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.76 : 863.72 = 191.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.76/863.72 = 191.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.76x = 863.72 × 191.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.76x = 165,005.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,005.07/575.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.59

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