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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.29, 864.23 and 186.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.29, 864.23 and 186.28 is: 279.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.29 : 864.23 = 186.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.29/864.23 = 186.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.29x = 864.23 × 186.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.29x = 160,988.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,988.76/576.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.35

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