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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.33, 864.45 and 186.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.33, 864.45 and 186.36 is: 279.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.33 : 864.45 = 186.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.33/864.45 = 186.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.33x = 864.45 × 186.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.33x = 161,098.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,098.90/576.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.53

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