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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.60, 574.08 and 177.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.60, 574.08 and 177.28 is: 266.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.60 : 574.08 = 177.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.60/574.08 = 177.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.60x = 574.08 × 177.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.60x = 101,772.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,772.90/382.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.00

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