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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.99, 865.21 and 186.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.99, 865.21 and 186.91 is: 280.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.99 : 865.21 = 186.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.99/865.21 = 186.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.99x = 865.21 × 186.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.99x = 161,716.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,716.40/576.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.28

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