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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.01, 863.89 and 186.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.01, 863.89 and 186.04 is: 279.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.01 : 863.89 = 186.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.01/863.89 = 186.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.01x = 863.89 × 186.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.01x = 160,718.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,718.10/576.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.02

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