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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.59, 861.87 and 184.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.59, 861.87 and 184.59 is: 276.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.59 : 861.87 = 184.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.59/861.87 = 184.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.59x = 861.87 × 184.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.59x = 159,087.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,087.35/574.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.87

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