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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573, 859.58 and 183.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573, 859.58 and 183.03 is: 274.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573 : 859.58 = 183.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573/859.58 = 183.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573x = 859.58 × 183.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573x = 157,328.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,328.93/573
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.57

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