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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.77, 860.44 and 183.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.77, 860.44 and 183.67 is: 275.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.77 : 860.44 = 183.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.77/860.44 = 183.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.77x = 860.44 × 183.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.77x = 158,036.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,036.17/573.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.43

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