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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.36, 858.38 and 182.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.36, 858.38 and 182.36 is: 273.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.36 : 858.38 = 182.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.36/858.38 = 182.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.36x = 858.38 × 182.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.36x = 156,534.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,534.18/572.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.49

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