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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.38, 861.69 and 184.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.38, 861.69 and 184.40 is: 276.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.38 : 861.69 = 184.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.38/861.69 = 184.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.38x = 861.69 × 184.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.38x = 158,898.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,898.48/574.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.64

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