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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.87, 865.47 and 192.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.87, 865.47 and 192.39 is: 288.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.87 : 865.47 = 192.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.87/865.47 = 192.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.87x = 865.47 × 192.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.87x = 166,507.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,507.77/576.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.64

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