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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.79, 866.81 and 193.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.79, 866.81 and 193.04 is: 289.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.79 : 866.81 = 193.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.79/866.81 = 193.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.79x = 866.81 × 193.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.79x = 167,323.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,323.70/577.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.60

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