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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.31, 861.50 and 184.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.31, 861.50 and 184.37 is: 276.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.31 : 861.50 = 184.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.31/861.50 = 184.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.31x = 861.50 × 184.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.31x = 158,830.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,830.91/574.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.56

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