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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.56, 864.96 and 186.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.56, 864.96 and 186.59 is: 279.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.56 : 864.96 = 186.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.56/864.96 = 186.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.56x = 864.96 × 186.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.56x = 161,389.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,389.48/576.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.92

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