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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.71, 865.16 and 186.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.71, 865.16 and 186.77 is: 280.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.71 : 865.16 = 186.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.71/865.16 = 186.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.71x = 865.16 × 186.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.71x = 161,580.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,580.67/576.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.18

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