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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.98, 862.37 and 184.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.98, 862.37 and 184.99 is: 277.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.98 : 862.37 = 184.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.98/862.37 = 184.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.98x = 862.37 × 184.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.98x = 159,528.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,528.90/574.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.45

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