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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.25, 860.00 and 183.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.25, 860.00 and 183.28 is: 274.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.25 : 860.00 = 183.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.25/860.00 = 183.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.25x = 860.00 × 183.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.25x = 157,620.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,620.38/573.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.96

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