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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.79, 865.24 and 186.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.79, 865.24 and 186.66 is: 280.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.79 : 865.24 = 186.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.79/865.24 = 186.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.79x = 865.24 × 186.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.79x = 161,505.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,505.23/576.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.01

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