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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.58, 860.46 and 183.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.58, 860.46 and 183.63 is: 275.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.58 : 860.46 = 183.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.58/860.46 = 183.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.58x = 860.46 × 183.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.58x = 158,008.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,008.81/573.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.48

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