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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.80, 862.40 and 184.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.80, 862.40 and 184.86 is: 277.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.80 : 862.40 = 184.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.80/862.40 = 184.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.80x = 862.40 × 184.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.80x = 159,423.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,423.26/574.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.35

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