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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.37, 861.53 and 184.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.37, 861.53 and 184.35 is: 276.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.37 : 861.53 = 184.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.37/861.53 = 184.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.37x = 861.53 × 184.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.37x = 158,822.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,822.13/574.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.52

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