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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.07, 572.65 and 176.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.07, 572.65 and 176.60 is: 264.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.07 : 572.65 = 176.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.07/572.65 = 176.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.07x = 572.65 × 176.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.07x = 101,130.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,130.98/382.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.69

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