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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.09, 572.89 and 176.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.09, 572.89 and 176.47 is: 264.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.09 : 572.89 = 176.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.09/572.89 = 176.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.09x = 572.89 × 176.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.09x = 101,097.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,097.90/382.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.59

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