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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.37, 858.56 and 182.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.37, 858.56 and 182.39 is: 273.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.37 : 858.56 = 182.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.37/858.56 = 182.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.37x = 858.56 × 182.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.37x = 156,587.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,587.55/572.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.58

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