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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.78, 858.91 and 182.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.78, 858.91 and 182.65 is: 273.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.78 : 858.91 = 182.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.78/858.91 = 182.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.78x = 858.91 × 182.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.78x = 156,879.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,879.91/572.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.89

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