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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.64, 573.64 and 177.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.64, 573.64 and 177.36 is: 265.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.64 : 573.64 = 177.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.64/573.64 = 177.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.64x = 573.64 × 177.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.64x = 101,739.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,739.08/382.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.89

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