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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.13, 864.23 and 191.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.13, 864.23 and 191.38 is: 287.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.13 : 864.23 = 191.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.13/864.23 = 191.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.13x = 864.23 × 191.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.13x = 165,396.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,396.34/576.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.08

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