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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.03, 865.49 and 192.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.03, 865.49 and 192.31 is: 288.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.03 : 865.49 = 192.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.03/865.49 = 192.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.03x = 865.49 × 192.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.03x = 166,441.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,441.42/577.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.45

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