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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.50, 864.90 and 191.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.50, 864.90 and 191.76 is: 287.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.50 : 864.90 = 191.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.50/864.90 = 191.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.50x = 864.90 × 191.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.50x = 165,853.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,853.22/576.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.69

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