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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.67, 863.32 and 185.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.67, 863.32 and 185.58 is: 278.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.67 : 863.32 = 185.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.67/863.32 = 185.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.67x = 863.32 × 185.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.67x = 160,214.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,214.93/575.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.31

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