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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.76, 863.52 and 185.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.76, 863.52 and 185.76 is: 278.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.76 : 863.52 = 185.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.76/863.52 = 185.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.76x = 863.52 × 185.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.76x = 160,407.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,407.48/575.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.60

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