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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.24, 572.60 and 176.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.24, 572.60 and 176.53 is: 264.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.24 : 572.60 = 176.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.24/572.60 = 176.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.24x = 572.60 × 176.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.24x = 101,080.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,080.20/382.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.44

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