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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.32, 573.21 and 176.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.32, 573.21 and 176.76 is: 265.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.32 : 573.21 = 176.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.32/573.21 = 176.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.32x = 573.21 × 176.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.32x = 101,320.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,320.60/382.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.02

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