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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.28, 865.86 and 187.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.28, 865.86 and 187.28 is: 280.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.28 : 865.86 = 187.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.28/865.86 = 187.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.28x = 865.86 × 187.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.28x = 162,158.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,158.26/577.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.90

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