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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.61, 860.48 and 183.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.61, 860.48 and 183.50 is: 275.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.61 : 860.48 = 183.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.61/860.48 = 183.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.61x = 860.48 × 183.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.61x = 157,897.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,897.16/573.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.27

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