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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.88, 569.82 and 185.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.88, 569.82 and 185.17 is: 277.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.88 : 569.82 = 185.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.88/569.82 = 185.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.88x = 569.82 × 185.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.88x = 105,513.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,513.57/379.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.76

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