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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.44, 573.98 and 177.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.44, 573.98 and 177.27 is: 266.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.44 : 573.98 = 177.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.44/573.98 = 177.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.44x = 573.98 × 177.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.44x = 101,748.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,748.55/382.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.05

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