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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.44, 565.82 and 182.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.44, 565.82 and 182.32 is: 273.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.44 : 565.82 = 182.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.44/565.82 = 182.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.44x = 565.82 × 182.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.44x = 103,160.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,160.30/377.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.32

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