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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.04, 865.54 and 192.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.04, 865.54 and 192.29 is: 288.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.04 : 865.54 = 192.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.04/865.54 = 192.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.04x = 865.54 × 192.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.04x = 166,434.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,434.69/577.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.43

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