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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.38, 864.72 and 186.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.38, 864.72 and 186.41 is: 279.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.38 : 864.72 = 186.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.38/864.72 = 186.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.38x = 864.72 × 186.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.38x = 161,194.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,194.62/576.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.67

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