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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.72, 860.50 and 183.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.72, 860.50 and 183.69 is: 275.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.72 : 860.50 = 183.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.72/860.50 = 183.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.72x = 860.50 × 183.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.72x = 158,060.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,060.94/573.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.50

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