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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.28, 864.36 and 186.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.28, 864.36 and 186.28 is: 279.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.28 : 864.36 = 186.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.28/864.36 = 186.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.28x = 864.36 × 186.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.28x = 161,012.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,012.98/576.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.40

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