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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.32, 865.74 and 192.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.32, 865.74 and 192.52 is: 288.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.32 : 865.74 = 192.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.32/865.74 = 192.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.32x = 865.74 × 192.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.32x = 166,672.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,672.26/577.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.70

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