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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.32, 864.44 and 186.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.32, 864.44 and 186.33 is: 279.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.32 : 864.44 = 186.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.32/864.44 = 186.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.32x = 864.44 × 186.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.32x = 161,075.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,075.16/576.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.49

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