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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.41, 867.66 and 183.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.41, 867.66 and 183.04 is: 274.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.41 : 867.66 = 183.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.41/867.66 = 183.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.41x = 867.66 × 183.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.41x = 158,816.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,816.49/578.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.57

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