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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.99, 862.21 and 184.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.99, 862.21 and 184.91 is: 277.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.99 : 862.21 = 184.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.99/862.21 = 184.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.99x = 862.21 × 184.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.99x = 159,431.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,431.25/574.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.28

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