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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.63, 573.95 and 184.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.63, 573.95 and 184.74 is: 277.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.63 : 573.95 = 184.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.63/573.95 = 184.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.63x = 573.95 × 184.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.63x = 106,031.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,031.62/382.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.11

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