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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.43, 865.92 and 187.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.43, 865.92 and 187.34 is: 280.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.43 : 865.92 = 187.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.43/865.92 = 187.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.43x = 865.92 × 187.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.43x = 162,217.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,217.12/577.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.93

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