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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.38, 573.30 and 176.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.38, 573.30 and 176.64 is: 264.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.38 : 573.30 = 176.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.38/573.30 = 176.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.38x = 573.30 × 176.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.38x = 101,267.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,267.71/382.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.84

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