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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382, 573.02 and 175.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382, 573.02 and 175.96 is: 263.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382 : 573.02 = 175.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382/573.02 = 175.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382x = 573.02 × 175.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382x = 100,828.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,828.60/382
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.95

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