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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.36, 572.76 and 186.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.36, 572.76 and 186.78 is: 279.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.36 : 572.76 = 186.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.36/572.76 = 186.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.36x = 572.76 × 186.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.36x = 106,980.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,980.11/382.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.79

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