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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.35, 863.34 and 185.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.35, 863.34 and 185.43 is: 278.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.35 : 863.34 = 185.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.35/863.34 = 185.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.35x = 863.34 × 185.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.35x = 160,084.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,084.82/575.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.24

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