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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.98, 861.01 and 184.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.98, 861.01 and 184.01 is: 276.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.98 : 861.01 = 184.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.98/861.01 = 184.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.98x = 861.01 × 184.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.98x = 158,429.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,429.69/573.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.02

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