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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.61, 865.04 and 186.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.61, 865.04 and 186.64 is: 279.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.61 : 865.04 = 186.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.61/865.04 = 186.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.61x = 865.04 × 186.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.61x = 161,445.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,445.81/576.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.99

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