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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.36, 864.62 and 191.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.36, 864.62 and 191.52 is: 287.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.36 : 864.62 = 191.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.36/864.62 = 191.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.36x = 864.62 × 191.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.36x = 165,592.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,592.02/576.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.31

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