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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.88, 859.30 and 182.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.88, 859.30 and 182.88 is: 274.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.88 : 859.30 = 182.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.88/859.30 = 182.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.88x = 859.30 × 182.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.88x = 157,148.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,148.78/572.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.31

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