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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.32, 860.09 and 183.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.32, 860.09 and 183.23 is: 274.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.32 : 860.09 = 183.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.32/860.09 = 183.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.32x = 860.09 × 183.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.32x = 157,589.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,589.07/573.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.87

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