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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.77, 859.22 and 182.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.77, 859.22 and 182.79 is: 274.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.77 : 859.22 = 182.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.77/859.22 = 182.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.77x = 859.22 × 182.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.77x = 157,056.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,056.82/572.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.21

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