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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.28, 858.36 and 182.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.28, 858.36 and 182.28 is: 273.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.28 : 858.36 = 182.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.28/858.36 = 182.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.28x = 858.36 × 182.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.28x = 156,461.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,461.86/572.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.40

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