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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.24, 866 and 192.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.24, 866 and 192.52 is: 288.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.24 : 866 = 192.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.24/866 = 192.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.24x = 866 × 192.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.24x = 166,722.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,722.32/577.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.83

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