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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.71, 860.75 and 183.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.71, 860.75 and 183.69 is: 275.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.71 : 860.75 = 183.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.71/860.75 = 183.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.71x = 860.75 × 183.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.71x = 158,113.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,113.88/573.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.60

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