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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.47, 864.84 and 186.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.47, 864.84 and 186.47 is: 279.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.47 : 864.84 = 186.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.47/864.84 = 186.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.47x = 864.84 × 186.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.47x = 161,266.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,266.71/576.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.75

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