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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.37, 573.57 and 177.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.37, 573.57 and 177.13 is: 265.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.37 : 573.57 = 177.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.37/573.57 = 177.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.37x = 573.57 × 177.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.37x = 101,596.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,596.45/382.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.71

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