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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.33, 573.59 and 177.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.33, 573.59 and 177.04 is: 265.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.33 : 573.59 = 177.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.33/573.59 = 177.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.33x = 573.59 × 177.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.33x = 101,549.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,549.53/382.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.61

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