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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.89, 862.35 and 184.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.89, 862.35 and 184.91 is: 277.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.89 : 862.35 = 184.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.89/862.35 = 184.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.89x = 862.35 × 184.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.89x = 159,452.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,452.83/574.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.36

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