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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.52, 861.85 and 184.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.52, 861.85 and 184.54 is: 276.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.52 : 861.85 = 184.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.52/861.85 = 184.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.52x = 861.85 × 184.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.52x = 159,045.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,045.80/574.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.83

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