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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.46, 861.61 and 184.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.46, 861.61 and 184.41 is: 276.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.46 : 861.61 = 184.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.46/861.61 = 184.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.46x = 861.61 × 184.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.46x = 158,887.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,887.96/574.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.59

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