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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.41, 864.35 and 186.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.41, 864.35 and 186.34 is: 279.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.41 : 864.35 = 186.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.41/864.35 = 186.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.41x = 864.35 × 186.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.41x = 161,062.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,062.98/576.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.42

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