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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.32, 865.97 and 187.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.32, 865.97 and 187.30 is: 280.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.32 : 865.97 = 187.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.32/865.97 = 187.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.32x = 865.97 × 187.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.32x = 162,196.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,196.18/577.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.95

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