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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.77, 864.88 and 191.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.77, 864.88 and 191.75 is: 287.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.77 : 864.88 = 191.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.77/864.88 = 191.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.77x = 864.88 × 191.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.77x = 165,840.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,840.74/576.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.53

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