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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.32, 858.60 and 182.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.32, 858.60 and 182.36 is: 273.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.32 : 858.60 = 182.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.32/858.60 = 182.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.32x = 858.60 × 182.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.32x = 156,574.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,574.30/572.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.58

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