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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.56, 573.44 and 177.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.56, 573.44 and 177.27 is: 265.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.56 : 573.44 = 177.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.56/573.44 = 177.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.56x = 573.44 × 177.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.56x = 101,650.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,650.84/382.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.71

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