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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382, 573.04 and 176.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382, 573.04 and 176.64 is: 264.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382 : 573.04 = 176.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382/573.04 = 176.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382x = 573.04 × 176.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382x = 101,221.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,221.79/382
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.98

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