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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.96, 862.41 and 184.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.96, 862.41 and 184.98 is: 277.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.96 : 862.41 = 184.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.96/862.41 = 184.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.96x = 862.41 × 184.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.96x = 159,531.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,531.92/574.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.47

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