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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.91, 859.35 and 182.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.91, 859.35 and 182.91 is: 274.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.91 : 859.35 = 182.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.91/859.35 = 182.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.91x = 859.35 × 182.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.91x = 157,188.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,188.09/572.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.37

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