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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.48, 866.35 and 187.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.48, 866.35 and 187.52 is: 281.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.48 : 866.35 = 187.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.48/866.35 = 187.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.48x = 866.35 × 187.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.48x = 162,457.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,457.95/577.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.32

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