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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.97, 866.76 and 193.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.97, 866.76 and 193.13 is: 289.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.97 : 866.76 = 193.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.97/866.76 = 193.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.97x = 866.76 × 193.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.97x = 167,393.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,393.03/577.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.62

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