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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.78, 860.41 and 183.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.78, 860.41 and 183.71 is: 275.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.78 : 860.41 = 183.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.78/860.41 = 183.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.78x = 860.41 × 183.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.78x = 158,068.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,068.30/573.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.48

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