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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.44, 864.38 and 191.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.44, 864.38 and 191.56 is: 287.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.44 : 864.38 = 191.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.44/864.38 = 191.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.44x = 864.38 × 191.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.44x = 165,580.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,580.63/576.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.25

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