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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.40, 864.66 and 186.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.40, 864.66 and 186.43 is: 279.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.40 : 864.66 = 186.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.40/864.66 = 186.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.40x = 864.66 × 186.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.40x = 161,194.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,194.24/576.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.66

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