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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.40, 573.27 and 177.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.40, 573.27 and 177.06 is: 265.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.40 : 573.27 = 177.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.40/573.27 = 177.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.40x = 573.27 × 177.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.40x = 101,503.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,503.19/382.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.44

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