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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.38, 573.26 and 176.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.38, 573.26 and 176.84 is: 265.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.38 : 573.26 = 176.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.38/573.26 = 176.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.38x = 573.26 × 176.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.38x = 101,375.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,375.30/382.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.12

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