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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.32, 864.24 and 191.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.32, 864.24 and 191.52 is: 287.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.32 : 864.24 = 191.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.32/864.24 = 191.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.32x = 864.24 × 191.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.32x = 165,519.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,519.24/576.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.20

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