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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.93, 862.45 and 184.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.93, 862.45 and 184.79 is: 277.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.93 : 862.45 = 184.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.93/862.45 = 184.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.93x = 862.45 × 184.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.93x = 159,372.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,372.14/574.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.20

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