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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.35, 861.48 and 184.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.35, 861.48 and 184.38 is: 276.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.35 : 861.48 = 184.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.35/861.48 = 184.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.35x = 861.48 × 184.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.35x = 158,839.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,839.68/574.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.56

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