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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.79, 863.87 and 191.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.79, 863.87 and 191.04 is: 286.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.79 : 863.87 = 191.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.79/863.87 = 191.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.79x = 863.87 × 191.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.79x = 165,032.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,032.77/575.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.62

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