Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.32, 864.47 and 186.30
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 576.32, 864.47 and 186.30 is: 279.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
576.32 : 864.47 = 186.30 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
576.32/864.47 = 186.30/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
576.32x = 864.47 × 186.30 - Step 4: Simplify right side
576.32x = 161,051.23 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 161,051.23/576.32 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 279.45
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