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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.98, 865.58 and 187.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.98, 865.58 and 187.08 is: 280.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.98 : 865.58 = 187.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.98/865.58 = 187.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.98x = 865.58 × 187.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.98x = 161,931.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,931.01/576.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.65

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