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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.44, 866.02 and 192.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.44, 866.02 and 192.64 is: 288.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.44 : 866.02 = 192.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.44/866.02 = 192.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.44x = 866.02 × 192.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.44x = 166,830.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,830.09/577.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.91

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