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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.08, 865.62 and 187.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.08, 865.62 and 187.07 is: 280.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.08 : 865.62 = 187.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.08/865.62 = 187.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.08x = 865.62 × 187.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.08x = 161,927.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,927.21/577.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.60

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