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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.52, 864.70 and 186.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.52, 864.70 and 186.50 is: 279.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.52 : 864.70 = 186.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.52/864.70 = 186.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.52x = 864.70 × 186.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.52x = 161,266.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,266.55/576.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.72

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