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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.95, 862.01 and 184.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.95, 862.01 and 184.83 is: 277.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.95 : 862.01 = 184.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.95/862.01 = 184.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.95x = 862.01 × 184.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.95x = 159,325.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,325.31/574.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.11

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