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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.19, 859.41 and 183.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.19, 859.41 and 183.09 is: 274.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.19 : 859.41 = 183.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.19/859.41 = 183.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.19x = 859.41 × 183.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.19x = 157,349.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,349.38/573.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.52

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