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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.76, 863.74 and 185.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.76, 863.74 and 185.82 is: 278.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.76 : 863.74 = 185.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.76/863.74 = 185.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.76x = 863.74 × 185.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.76x = 160,500.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,500.17/575.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.76

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