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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.76, 866.70 and 193.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.76, 866.70 and 193.01 is: 289.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.76 : 866.70 = 193.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.76/866.70 = 193.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.76x = 866.70 × 193.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.76x = 167,281.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,281.77/577.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.54

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