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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.11, 864.20 and 191.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.11, 864.20 and 191.39 is: 287.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.11 : 864.20 = 191.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.11/864.20 = 191.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.11x = 864.20 × 191.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.11x = 165,398.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,398.28/576.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.09

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