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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.26, 861.42 and 184.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.26, 861.42 and 184.29 is: 276.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.26 : 861.42 = 184.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.26/861.42 = 184.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.26x = 861.42 × 184.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.26x = 158,751.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,751.09/574.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.44

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