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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.86, 862.34 and 184.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.86, 862.34 and 184.76 is: 277.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.86 : 862.34 = 184.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.86/862.34 = 184.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.86x = 862.34 × 184.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.86x = 159,324.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,324.48/574.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.15

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