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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.02, 865.46 and 187.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.02, 865.46 and 187.04 is: 280.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.02 : 865.46 = 187.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.02/865.46 = 187.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.02x = 865.46 × 187.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.02x = 161,875.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,875.64/577.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.54

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