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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.35, 865.98 and 187.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.35, 865.98 and 187.35 is: 281.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.35 : 865.98 = 187.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.35/865.98 = 187.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.35x = 865.98 × 187.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.35x = 162,241.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,241.35/577.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.01

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