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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.69, 865.03 and 191.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.69, 865.03 and 191.94 is: 287.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.69 : 865.03 = 191.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.69/865.03 = 191.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.69x = 865.03 × 191.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.69x = 166,031.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,031.94/576.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.91

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