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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.41, 864.66 and 181.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.41, 864.66 and 181.04 is: 271.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.41 : 864.66 = 181.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.41/864.66 = 181.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.41x = 864.66 × 181.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.41x = 156,532.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,532.82/576.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.57

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