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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.62, 574.04 and 177.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.62, 574.04 and 177.34 is: 266.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.62 : 574.04 = 177.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.62/574.04 = 177.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.62x = 574.04 × 177.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.62x = 101,800.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,800.25/382.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.06

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